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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.54, 24,160.40 and 9,549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.54, 24,160.40 and 9,549.76 is: 13,178.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.54 : 24,160.40 = 9,549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.54/24,160.40 = 9,549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.54x = 24,160.40 × 9,549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.54x = 230,726,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,726,021.50/17,507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.67

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