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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.71, 24,154.77 and 9,545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.71, 24,154.77 and 9,545.76 is: 13,172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.71 : 24,154.77 = 9,545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.71/24,154.77 = 9,545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.71x = 24,154.77 × 9,545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.71x = 230,575,637.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,575,637.28/17,503.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.96

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