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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.96, 24,165.11 and 9,553.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.96, 24,165.11 and 9,553.21 is: 13,183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.96 : 24,165.11 = 9,553.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.96/24,165.11 = 9,553.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.96x = 24,165.11 × 9,553.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.96x = 230,854,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,854,370.50/17,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.42

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