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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.69, 24,166.24 and 9,554.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.69, 24,166.24 and 9,554.75 is: 13,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.69 : 24,166.24 = 9,554.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.69/24,166.24 = 9,554.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.69x = 24,166.24 × 9,554.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.69x = 230,902,381.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,902,381.64/17,512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.86

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