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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.65, 24,170.31 and 9,557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.65, 24,170.31 and 9,557.06 is: 13,188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.65 : 24,170.31 = 9,557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.65/24,170.31 = 9,557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.65x = 24,170.31 × 9,557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.65x = 230,996,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,996,982.04/17,514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,188.78

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