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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.96, 24,167.80 and 9,555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.96, 24,167.80 and 9,555.16 is: 13,186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.96 : 24,167.80 = 9,555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.96/24,167.80 = 9,555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.96x = 24,167.80 × 9,555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.96x = 230,927,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,927,027.23/17,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.07

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