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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.86, 24,168.36 and 9,555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.86, 24,168.36 and 9,555.54 is: 13,186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.86 : 24,168.36 = 9,555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.86/24,168.36 = 9,555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.86x = 24,168.36 × 9,555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.86x = 230,941,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,941,730.71/17,512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.98

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