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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.49, 24,164.47 and 9,552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.49, 24,164.47 and 9,552.75 is: 13,182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.49 : 24,164.47 = 9,552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.49/24,164.47 = 9,552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.49x = 24,164.47 × 9,552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.49x = 230,837,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,837,140.79/17,510.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.79

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