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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.63, 24,153.83 and 9,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.63, 24,153.83 and 9,544.84 is: 13,171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.63 : 24,153.83 = 9,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.63/24,153.83 = 9,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.63x = 24,153.83 × 9,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.63x = 230,544,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,544,442.74/17,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.99

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