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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.39, 24,167.84 and 9,555.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.39, 24,167.84 and 9,555.45 is: 13,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.39 : 24,167.84 = 9,555.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.39/24,167.84 = 9,555.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.39x = 24,167.84 × 9,555.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.39x = 230,934,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,934,448.32/17,513.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.16

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