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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.76, 24,168.38 and 9,554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.76, 24,168.38 and 9,554.68 is: 13,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.76 : 24,168.38 = 9,554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.76/24,168.38 = 9,554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.76x = 24,168.38 × 9,554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.76x = 230,921,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,921,137.02/17,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.88

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