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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.06, 24,149.16 and 9,541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.06, 24,149.16 and 9,541.62 is: 13,167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.06 : 24,149.16 = 9,541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.06/24,149.16 = 9,541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.06x = 24,149.16 × 9,541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.06x = 230,422,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,422,108.04/17,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,167.68

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