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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.59, 24,163.31 and 9,551.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.59, 24,163.31 and 9,551.99 is: 13,181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.59 : 24,163.31 = 9,551.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.59/24,163.31 = 9,551.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.59x = 24,163.31 × 9,551.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.59x = 230,807,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,807,695.49/17,509.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.79

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