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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.13, 24,160.83 and 9,550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.13, 24,160.83 and 9,550.64 is: 13,179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.13 : 24,160.83 = 9,550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.13/24,160.83 = 9,550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.13x = 24,160.83 × 9,550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.13x = 230,751,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,751,467.74/17,508.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.67

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