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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.74, 24,167.55 and 9,554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.74, 24,167.55 and 9,554.97 is: 13,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.74 : 24,167.55 = 9,554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.74/24,167.55 = 9,554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.74x = 24,167.55 × 9,554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.74x = 230,920,215.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,920,215.22/17,512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.84

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