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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.93, 24,166.55 and 9,554.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.93, 24,166.55 and 9,554.15 is: 13,184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.93 : 24,166.55 = 9,554.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.93/24,166.55 = 9,554.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.93x = 24,166.55 × 9,554.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.93x = 230,890,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,890,927.98/17,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.78

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