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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,509.97, 24,163.02 and 9,551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,509.97, 24,163.02 and 9,551.72 is: 13,180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,509.97 : 24,163.02 = 9,551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,509.97/24,163.02 = 9,551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,509.97x = 24,163.02 × 9,551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,509.97x = 230,798,280.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,798,280.58/17,509.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.97

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