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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.65, 24,159.29 and 9,549.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.65, 24,159.29 and 9,549.03 is: 13,177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.65 : 24,159.29 = 9,549.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.65/24,159.29 = 9,549.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.65x = 24,159.29 × 9,549.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.65x = 230,697,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,697,737.24/17,506.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,177.72

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