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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.98, 24,155.20 and 9,545.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.98, 24,155.20 and 9,545.73 is: 13,172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.98 : 24,155.20 = 9,545.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.98/24,155.20 = 9,545.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.98x = 24,155.20 × 9,545.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.98x = 230,578,884.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,578,884.95/17,503.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.94

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