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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.97, 24,156.39 and 9,547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.97, 24,156.39 and 9,547.35 is: 13,175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.97 : 24,156.39 = 9,547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.97/24,156.39 = 9,547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.97x = 24,156.39 × 9,547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.97x = 230,629,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,629,510.07/17,504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.09

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