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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,501.78, 24,152.36 and 9,544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,501.78, 24,152.36 and 9,544.08 is: 13,170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,501.78 : 24,152.36 = 9,544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,501.78/24,152.36 = 9,544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,501.78x = 24,152.36 × 9,544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,501.78x = 230,512,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,512,056.03/17,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.78

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