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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,111.52, 23,613.90 and 9,558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,111.52, 23,613.90 and 9,558.24 is: 13,190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,111.52 : 23,613.90 = 9,558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,111.52/23,613.90 = 9,558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,111.52x = 23,613.90 × 9,558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,111.52x = 225,707,323.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,707,323.54/17,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.37

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