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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.55, 24,149.58 and 9,541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.55, 24,149.58 and 9,541.70 is: 13,167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.55 : 24,149.58 = 9,541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.55/24,149.58 = 9,541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.55x = 24,149.58 × 9,541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.55x = 230,428,047.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,428,047.49/17,499.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,167.66

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