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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,515.64, 24,171.26 and 9,557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,515.64, 24,171.26 and 9,557.66 is: 13,189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,515.64 : 24,171.26 = 9,557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,515.64/24,171.26 = 9,557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,515.64x = 24,171.26 × 9,557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,515.64x = 231,020,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,020,684.85/17,515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.39

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