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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.78, 24,162.03 and 9,551.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.78, 24,162.03 and 9,551.07 is: 13,180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.78 : 24,162.03 = 9,551.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.78/24,162.03 = 9,551.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.78x = 24,162.03 × 9,551.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.78x = 230,773,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,773,239.87/17,508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.43

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