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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.54, 24,164.51 and 9,552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.54, 24,164.51 and 9,552.76 is: 13,182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.54 : 24,164.51 = 9,552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.54/24,164.51 = 9,552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.54x = 24,164.51 × 9,552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.54x = 230,837,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,837,656.37/17,510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.79

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