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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.77, 24,167.60 and 9,555.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.77, 24,167.60 and 9,555.00 is: 13,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.77 : 24,167.60 = 9,555.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.77/24,167.60 = 9,555.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.77x = 24,167.60 × 9,555.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.77x = 230,921,315.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,921,315.43/17,512.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.88

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