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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.79, 24,153.96 and 9,545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.79, 24,153.96 and 9,545.14 is: 13,172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.79 : 24,153.96 = 9,545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.79/24,153.96 = 9,545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.79x = 24,153.96 × 9,545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.79x = 230,552,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,552,929.75/17,502.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.35

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