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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.07, 24,160.37 and 9,549.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.07, 24,160.37 and 9,549.63 is: 13,178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.07 : 24,160.37 = 9,549.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.07/24,160.37 = 9,549.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.07x = 24,160.37 × 9,549.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.07x = 230,722,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,722,546.41/17,507.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.82

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