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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.19, 24,161.64 and 9,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.19, 24,161.64 and 9,550.71 is: 13,180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.19 : 24,161.64 = 9,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.19/24,161.64 = 9,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.19x = 24,161.64 × 9,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.19x = 230,760,695.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,760,695.96/17,508.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.16

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