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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.58, 24,167.33 and 9,554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.58, 24,167.33 and 9,554.80 is: 13,185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.58 : 24,167.33 = 9,554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.58/24,167.33 = 9,554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.58x = 24,167.33 × 9,554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.58x = 230,914,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,914,004.68/17,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.61

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