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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,617.62, 24,312.62 and 9,551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,617.62, 24,312.62 and 9,551.54 is: 13,181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,617.62 : 24,312.62 = 9,551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,617.62/24,312.62 = 9,551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,617.62x = 24,312.62 × 9,551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,617.62x = 232,222,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,222,962.43/17,617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.29

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