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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.94, 24,166.42 and 9,554.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.94, 24,166.42 and 9,554.11 is: 13,184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.94 : 24,166.42 = 9,554.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.94/24,166.42 = 9,554.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.94x = 24,166.42 × 9,554.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.94x = 230,888,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,888,634.99/17,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.64

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