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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.41, 24,167.28 and 9,554.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.41, 24,167.28 and 9,554.67 is: 13,185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.41 : 24,167.28 = 9,554.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.41/24,167.28 = 9,554.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.41x = 24,167.28 × 9,554.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.41x = 230,910,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,910,385.20/17,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.53

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