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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.62, 24,163.26 and 9,551.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.62, 24,163.26 and 9,551.82 is: 13,181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.62 : 24,163.26 = 9,551.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.62/24,163.26 = 9,551.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.62x = 24,163.26 × 9,551.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.62x = 230,803,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,803,218.66/17,509.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.51

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