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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.55, 24,168.69 and 9,555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.55, 24,168.69 and 9,555.75 is: 13,186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.55 : 24,168.69 = 9,555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.55/24,168.69 = 9,555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.55x = 24,168.69 × 9,555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.55x = 230,949,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,949,959.47/17,513.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.93

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