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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.55, 24,170.07 and 9,556.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.55, 24,170.07 and 9,556.75 is: 13,188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.55 : 24,170.07 = 9,556.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.55/24,170.07 = 9,556.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.55x = 24,170.07 × 9,556.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.55x = 230,987,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,987,316.47/17,514.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,188.31

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