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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.10, 24,317.21 and 9,554.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.10, 24,317.21 and 9,554.82 is: 13,185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.10 : 24,317.21 = 9,554.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.10/24,317.21 = 9,554.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.10x = 24,317.21 × 9,554.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.10x = 232,346,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,346,564.45/17,621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.70

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