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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.62, 24,155.19 and 9,545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.62, 24,155.19 and 9,545.82 is: 13,173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.62 : 24,155.19 = 9,545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.62/24,155.19 = 9,545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.62x = 24,155.19 × 9,545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.62x = 230,581,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,581,095.81/17,503.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,173.34

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