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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,501.37, 24,151.37 and 9,543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,501.37, 24,151.37 and 9,543.75 is: 13,170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,501.37 : 24,151.37 = 9,543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,501.37/24,151.37 = 9,543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,501.37x = 24,151.37 × 9,543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,501.37x = 230,494,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,494,589.72/17,501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.09

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