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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,603.71, 24,292.99 and 9,537.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,603.71, 24,292.99 and 9,537.19 is: 13,161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,603.71 : 24,292.99 = 9,537.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,603.71/24,292.99 = 9,537.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,603.71x = 24,292.99 × 9,537.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,603.71x = 231,686,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,686,861.30/17,603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,161.25

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