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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.62, 24,170.62 and 9,556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.62, 24,170.62 and 9,556.98 is: 13,188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.62 : 24,170.62 = 9,556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.62/24,170.62 = 9,556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.62x = 24,170.62 × 9,556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.62x = 230,998,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,998,131.93/17,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,188.87

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