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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.92, 24,169.39 and 9,556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.92, 24,169.39 and 9,556.28 is: 13,187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.92 : 24,169.39 = 9,556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.92/24,169.39 = 9,556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.92x = 24,169.39 × 9,556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.92x = 230,969,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,969,404.17/17,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,187.76

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