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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.20, 24,166.76 and 9,554.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.20, 24,166.76 and 9,554.49 is: 13,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.20 : 24,166.76 = 9,554.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.20/24,166.76 = 9,554.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.20x = 24,166.76 × 9,554.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.20x = 230,901,018.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,901,018.98/17,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.15

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