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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.14, 24,152.90 and 9,544.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.14, 24,152.90 and 9,544.79 is: 13,171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.14 : 24,152.90 = 9,544.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.14/24,152.90 = 9,544.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.14x = 24,152.90 × 9,544.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.14x = 230,534,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,534,189.90/17,502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.78

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