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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.42, 24,159.49 and 9,745.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.42, 24,159.49 and 9,745.01 is: 13,449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.42 : 24,159.49 = 9,745.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.42/24,159.49 = 9,745.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.42x = 24,159.49 × 9,745.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.42x = 235,434,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,434,444.49/17,505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.23

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