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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.55, 24,177.05 and 9,561.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.55, 24,177.05 and 9,561.94 is: 13,195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.55 : 24,177.05 = 9,561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.55/24,177.05 = 9,561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.55x = 24,177.05 × 9,561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.55x = 231,179,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,179,501.48/17,519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.52

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