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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.54, 24,176.63 and 9,561.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.54, 24,176.63 and 9,561.74 is: 13,195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.54 : 24,176.63 = 9,561.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.54/24,176.63 = 9,561.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.54x = 24,176.63 × 9,561.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.54x = 231,170,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,170,553.16/17,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.02

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