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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.40, 24,167.19 and 9,554.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.40, 24,167.19 and 9,554.79 is: 13,185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.40 : 24,167.19 = 9,554.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.40/24,167.19 = 9,554.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.40x = 24,167.19 × 9,554.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.40x = 230,912,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,912,551.80/17,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.66

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