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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.77, 24,164.45 and 9,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.77, 24,164.45 and 9,553.27 is: 13,183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.77 : 24,164.45 = 9,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.77/24,164.45 = 9,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.77x = 24,164.45 × 9,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.77x = 230,849,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,849,515.25/17,510.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.29

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