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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.29, 24,154.34 and 9,545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.29, 24,154.34 and 9,545.58 is: 13,172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.29 : 24,154.34 = 9,545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.29/24,154.34 = 9,545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.29x = 24,154.34 × 9,545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.29x = 230,567,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,567,137.09/17,503.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.79

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