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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.60, 24,166.50 and 9,554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.60, 24,166.50 and 9,554.76 is: 13,185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.60 : 24,166.50 = 9,554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.60/24,166.50 = 9,554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.60x = 24,166.50 × 9,554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.60x = 230,905,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,905,107.54/17,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.08

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