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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.61, 24,155.57 and 9,546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.61, 24,155.57 and 9,546.29 is: 13,174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.61 : 24,155.57 = 9,546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.61/24,155.57 = 9,546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.61x = 24,155.57 × 9,546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.61x = 230,595,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,595,907.83/17,503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,174.19

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