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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.54, 24,161.78 and 9,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.54, 24,161.78 and 9,550.76 is: 13,180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.54 : 24,161.78 = 9,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.54/24,161.78 = 9,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.54x = 24,161.78 × 9,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.54x = 230,763,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,763,361.95/17,508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.05

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