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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.70, 24,167.52 and 9,554.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.70, 24,167.52 and 9,554.99 is: 13,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.70 : 24,167.52 = 9,554.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.70/24,167.52 = 9,554.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.70x = 24,167.52 × 9,554.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.70x = 230,920,472.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,920,472.34/17,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.88

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