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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.08, 24,167.97 and 9,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.08, 24,167.97 and 9,555.28 is: 13,186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.08 : 24,167.97 = 9,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.08/24,167.97 = 9,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.08x = 24,167.97 × 9,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.08x = 230,931,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,931,720.38/17,513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.24

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