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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.05, 24,156.96 and 9,547.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.05, 24,156.96 and 9,547.27 is: 13,175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.05 : 24,156.96 = 9,547.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.05/24,156.96 = 9,547.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.05x = 24,156.96 × 9,547.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.05x = 230,633,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,633,019.50/17,505.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.23

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