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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.71, 24,164.86 and 9,553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.71, 24,164.86 and 9,553.10 is: 13,183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.71 : 24,164.86 = 9,553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.71/24,164.86 = 9,553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.71x = 24,164.86 × 9,553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.71x = 230,849,340.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,849,340.31/17,510.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.33

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