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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.70, 24,168.90 and 9,555.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.70, 24,168.90 and 9,555.99 is: 13,187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.70 : 24,168.90 = 9,555.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.70/24,168.90 = 9,555.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.70x = 24,168.90 × 9,555.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.70x = 230,957,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,957,766.71/17,513.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,187.26

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