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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.82, 24,153.57 and 9,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.82, 24,153.57 and 9,544.88 is: 13,171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.82 : 24,153.57 = 9,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.82/24,153.57 = 9,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.82x = 24,153.57 × 9,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.82x = 230,542,927.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,542,927.22/17,502.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.76

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