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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,518.59, 24,175.74 and 9,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,518.59, 24,175.74 and 9,561 is: 13,194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,518.59 : 24,175.74 = 9,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,518.59/24,175.74 = 9,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,518.59x = 24,175.74 × 9,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,518.59x = 231,144,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,144,250.14/17,518.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,194.23

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