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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.87, 24,159.68 and 9,549.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.87, 24,159.68 and 9,549.07 is: 13,177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.87 : 24,159.68 = 9,549.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.87/24,159.68 = 9,549.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.87x = 24,159.68 × 9,549.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.87x = 230,702,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,702,475.50/17,506.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,177.83

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