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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.61, 24,158.33 and 9,548.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.61, 24,158.33 and 9,548.29 is: 13,176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.61 : 24,158.33 = 9,548.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.61/24,158.33 = 9,548.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.61x = 24,158.33 × 9,548.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.61x = 230,670,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,670,740.76/17,505.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.96

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