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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,500.63, 24,151.07 and 9,542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,500.63, 24,151.07 and 9,542.84 is: 13,169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,500.63 : 24,151.07 = 9,542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,500.63/24,151.07 = 9,542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,500.63x = 24,151.07 × 9,542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,500.63x = 230,469,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,469,699.94/17,500.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,169.22

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