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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.20, 24,160.26 and 9,549.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.20, 24,160.26 and 9,549.71 is: 13,178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.20 : 24,160.26 = 9,549.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.20/24,160.26 = 9,549.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.20x = 24,160.26 × 9,549.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.20x = 230,723,476.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,723,476.52/17,507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.78

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