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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.26, 24,167.06 and 9,554.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.26, 24,167.06 and 9,554.61 is: 13,185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.26 : 24,167.06 = 9,554.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.26/24,167.06 = 9,554.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.26x = 24,167.06 × 9,554.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.26x = 230,906,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,906,833.15/17,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.44

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