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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.10, 24,149.26 and 9,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.10, 24,149.26 and 9,541.84 is: 13,168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.10 : 24,149.26 = 9,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.10/24,149.26 = 9,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.10x = 24,149.26 × 9,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.10x = 230,428,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,428,375.04/17,499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.01

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