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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.61, 24,160.28 and 9,549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.61, 24,160.28 and 9,549.66 is: 13,178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.61 : 24,160.28 = 9,549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.61/24,160.28 = 9,549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.61x = 24,160.28 × 9,549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.61x = 230,722,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,722,502.36/17,507.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.41

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