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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.15, 24,166.68 and 9,554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.15, 24,166.68 and 9,554.80 is: 13,185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.15 : 24,166.68 = 9,554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.15/24,166.68 = 9,554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.15x = 24,166.68 × 9,554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.15x = 230,907,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,907,794.06/17,512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.58

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