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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.59, 24,161.93 and 9,550.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.59, 24,161.93 and 9,550.99 is: 13,180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.59 : 24,161.93 = 9,550.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.59/24,161.93 = 9,550.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.59x = 24,161.93 × 9,550.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.59x = 230,770,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,770,351.81/17,508.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.41

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