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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.90, 24,167.89 and 9,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.90, 24,167.89 and 9,555.30 is: 13,186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.90 : 24,167.89 = 9,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.90/24,167.89 = 9,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.90x = 24,167.89 × 9,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.90x = 230,931,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,931,270.70/17,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.35

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