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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.49, 24,161.71 and 9,550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.49, 24,161.71 and 9,550.75 is: 13,180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.49 : 24,161.71 = 9,550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.49/24,161.71 = 9,550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.49x = 24,161.71 × 9,550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.49x = 230,762,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,762,451.78/17,508.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.03

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