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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.08, 24,162.68 and 9,551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.08, 24,162.68 and 9,551.20 is: 13,180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.08 : 24,162.68 = 9,551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.08/24,162.68 = 9,551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.08x = 24,162.68 × 9,551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.08x = 230,782,589.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,782,589.22/17,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.74

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