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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.78, 24,170.98 and 9,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.78, 24,170.98 and 9,557.44 is: 13,189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.78 : 24,170.98 = 9,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.78/24,170.98 = 9,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.78x = 24,170.98 × 9,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.78x = 231,012,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,012,787.53/17,514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.59

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