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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.66, 24,168.84 and 9,555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.66, 24,168.84 and 9,555.68 is: 13,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.66 : 24,168.84 = 9,555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.66/24,168.84 = 9,555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.66x = 24,168.84 × 9,555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.66x = 230,949,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,949,701.01/17,513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.83

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