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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.58, 24,167.36 and 9,554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.58, 24,167.36 and 9,554.86 is: 13,185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.58 : 24,167.36 = 9,554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.58/24,167.36 = 9,554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.58x = 24,167.36 × 9,554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.58x = 230,915,741.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,915,741.37/17,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.71

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