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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,613.62, 24,307.09 and 9,547.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,613.62, 24,307.09 and 9,547.53 is: 13,175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613.62 : 24,307.09 = 9,547.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613.62/24,307.09 = 9,547.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613.62x = 24,307.09 × 9,547.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613.62x = 232,072,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,072,670.99/17,613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.75

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