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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.84, 24,154.04 and 9,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.84, 24,154.04 and 9,545 is: 13,172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.84 : 24,154.04 = 9,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.84/24,154.04 = 9,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.84x = 24,154.04 × 9,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.84x = 230,550,311.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,550,311.80/17,502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.17

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