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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.61, 24,156.36 and 9,546.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.61, 24,156.36 and 9,546.86 is: 13,174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.61 : 24,156.36 = 9,546.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.61/24,156.36 = 9,546.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.61x = 24,156.36 × 9,546.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.61x = 230,617,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,617,266.25/17,504.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,174.66

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