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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.12, 24,166.68 and 9,554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.12, 24,166.68 and 9,554.34 is: 13,184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.12 : 24,166.68 = 9,554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.12/24,166.68 = 9,554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.12x = 24,166.68 × 9,554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.12x = 230,896,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,896,768.02/17,512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.97

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