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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.33, 24,166.98 and 9,554.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.33, 24,166.98 and 9,554.55 is: 13,185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.33 : 24,166.98 = 9,554.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.33/24,166.98 = 9,554.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.33x = 24,166.98 × 9,554.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.33x = 230,904,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,904,618.76/17,512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.26

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