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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.77, 24,167.94 and 9,555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.77, 24,167.94 and 9,555.06 is: 13,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.77 : 24,167.94 = 9,555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.77/24,167.94 = 9,555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.77x = 24,167.94 × 9,555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.77x = 230,926,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,926,116.78/17,512.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.16

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