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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.18, 24,157.71 and 9,547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.18, 24,157.71 and 9,547.74 is: 13,176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.18 : 24,157.71 = 9,547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.18/24,157.71 = 9,547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.18x = 24,157.71 × 9,547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.18x = 230,651,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,651,534.08/17,505.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.19

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