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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.19, 24,148.58 and 9,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.19, 24,148.58 and 9,541.24 is: 13,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.19 : 24,148.58 = 9,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.19/24,148.58 = 9,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.19x = 24,148.58 × 9,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.19x = 230,407,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,407,478.87/17,499.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.75

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