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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.64, 24,169.88 and 9,556.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.64, 24,169.88 and 9,556.66 is: 13,188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.64 : 24,169.88 = 9,556.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.64/24,169.88 = 9,556.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.64x = 24,169.88 × 9,556.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.64x = 230,983,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,983,325.40/17,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,188.01

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