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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.97, 24,154.74 and 9,545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.97, 24,154.74 and 9,545.72 is: 13,172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.97 : 24,154.74 = 9,545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.97/24,154.74 = 9,545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.97x = 24,154.74 × 9,545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.97x = 230,574,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,574,263.94/17,503.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.69

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