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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.23, 24,166.79 and 9,554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.23, 24,166.79 and 9,554.46 is: 13,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.23 : 24,166.79 = 9,554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.23/24,166.79 = 9,554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.23x = 24,166.79 × 9,554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.23x = 230,900,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,900,525.81/17,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.10

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