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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.59, 24,157.85 and 9,547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.59, 24,157.85 and 9,547.74 is: 13,175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.59 : 24,157.85 = 9,547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.59/24,157.85 = 9,547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.59x = 24,157.85 × 9,547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.59x = 230,652,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,652,823.02/17,505.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.96

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