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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.83, 24,159.45 and 9,549.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.83, 24,159.45 and 9,549.09 is: 13,177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.83 : 24,159.45 = 9,549.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.83/24,159.45 = 9,549.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.83x = 24,159.45 × 9,549.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.83x = 230,700,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,700,762.40/17,506.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,177.76

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