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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.88, 24,167.56 and 9,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.88, 24,167.56 and 9,555.12 is: 13,185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.88 : 24,167.56 = 9,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.88/24,167.56 = 9,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.88x = 24,167.56 × 9,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.88x = 230,923,935.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,923,935.91/17,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.95

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