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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.72, 24,167.09 and 9,555.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.72, 24,167.09 and 9,555.10 is: 13,185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.72 : 24,167.09 = 9,555.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.72/24,167.09 = 9,555.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.72x = 24,167.09 × 9,555.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.72x = 230,918,793.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,918,793.05/17,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.78

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