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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.94, 24,162.68 and 9,551.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.94, 24,162.68 and 9,551.46 is: 13,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.94 : 24,162.68 = 9,551.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.94/24,162.68 = 9,551.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.94x = 24,162.68 × 9,551.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.94x = 230,788,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,788,871.51/17,508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.20

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