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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.95, 24,163.91 and 9,552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.95, 24,163.91 and 9,552.34 is: 13,182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.95 : 24,163.91 = 9,552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.95/24,163.91 = 9,552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.95x = 24,163.91 × 9,552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.95x = 230,821,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,821,775.88/17,509.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.32

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