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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.51, 24,289.93 and 9,534.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.51, 24,289.93 and 9,534.99 is: 13,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.51 : 24,289.93 = 9,534.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.51/24,289.93 = 9,534.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.51x = 24,289.93 × 9,534.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.51x = 231,604,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,604,239.65/17,601.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.20

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