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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.36, 24,153.39 and 9,544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.36, 24,153.39 and 9,544.41 is: 13,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.36 : 24,153.39 = 9,544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.36/24,153.39 = 9,544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.36x = 24,153.39 × 9,544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.36x = 230,529,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,529,857.05/17,502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.36

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