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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.68, 24,167.41 and 9,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.68, 24,167.41 and 9,554.88 is: 13,185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.68 : 24,167.41 = 9,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.68/24,167.41 = 9,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.68x = 24,167.41 × 9,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.68x = 230,916,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,916,702.46/17,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.69

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