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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.08, 24,166.59 and 9,554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.08, 24,166.59 and 9,554.28 is: 13,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.08 : 24,166.59 = 9,554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.08/24,166.59 = 9,554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.08x = 24,166.59 × 9,554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.08x = 230,894,367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,894,367.51/17,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.86

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