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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.22, 24,159.96 and 9,549.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.22, 24,159.96 and 9,549.42 is: 13,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.22 : 24,159.96 = 9,549.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.22/24,159.96 = 9,549.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.22x = 24,159.96 × 9,549.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.22x = 230,713,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,713,605.22/17,507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.20

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