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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.55, 24,166.85 and 9,554.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.55, 24,166.85 and 9,554.77 is: 13,185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.55 : 24,166.85 = 9,554.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.55/24,166.85 = 9,554.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.55x = 24,166.85 × 9,554.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.55x = 230,908,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,908,585.18/17,512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.32

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