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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,515.33, 24,171.08 and 9,557.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,515.33, 24,171.08 and 9,557.53 is: 13,189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,515.33 : 24,171.08 = 9,557.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,515.33/24,171.08 = 9,557.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,515.33x = 24,171.08 × 9,557.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,515.33x = 231,015,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,015,774.44/17,515.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.35

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