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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.91, 24,161.07 and 9,550.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.91, 24,161.07 and 9,550.17 is: 13,179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.91 : 24,161.07 = 9,550.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.91/24,161.07 = 9,550.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.91x = 24,161.07 × 9,550.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.91x = 230,742,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,742,325.88/17,507.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.32

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