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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.57, 24,160.77 and 9,550.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.57, 24,160.77 and 9,550.07 is: 13,179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.57 : 24,160.77 = 9,550.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.57/24,160.77 = 9,550.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.57x = 24,160.77 × 9,550.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.57x = 230,736,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,736,997.00/17,507.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.27

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