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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.03, 24,167.98 and 9,555.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.03, 24,167.98 and 9,555.29 is: 13,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.03 : 24,167.98 = 9,555.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.03/24,167.98 = 9,555.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.03x = 24,167.98 × 9,555.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.03x = 230,931,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,931,894.97/17,513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.29

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