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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.10, 24,161.67 and 9,551.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.10, 24,161.67 and 9,551.26 is: 13,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.10 : 24,161.67 = 9,551.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.10/24,161.67 = 9,551.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.10x = 24,161.67 × 9,551.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.10x = 230,774,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,774,392.20/17,509.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.25

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