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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.28, 24,153.28 and 9,544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.28, 24,153.28 and 9,544.64 is: 13,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.28 : 24,153.28 = 9,544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.28/24,153.28 = 9,544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.28x = 24,153.28 × 9,544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.28x = 230,534,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,534,362.42/17,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.68

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