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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.09, 24,164.98 and 9,553.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.09, 24,164.98 and 9,553.29 is: 13,183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.09 : 24,164.98 = 9,553.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.09/24,164.98 = 9,553.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.09x = 24,164.98 × 9,553.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.09x = 230,855,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,855,136.95/17,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.37

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