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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.48, 24,153.36 and 9,544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.48, 24,153.36 and 9,544.56 is: 13,171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.48 : 24,153.36 = 9,544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.48/24,153.36 = 9,544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.48x = 24,153.36 × 9,544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.48x = 230,533,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,533,193.72/17,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.46

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