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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,515.73, 24,171.77 and 9,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,515.73, 24,171.77 and 9,558.13 is: 13,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,515.73 : 24,171.77 = 9,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,515.73/24,171.77 = 9,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,515.73x = 24,171.77 × 9,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,515.73x = 231,036,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,036,919.99/17,515.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.25

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