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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.33, 24,165.78 and 9,553.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.33, 24,165.78 and 9,553.62 is: 13,184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.33 : 24,165.78 = 9,553.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.33/24,165.78 = 9,553.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.33x = 24,165.78 × 9,553.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.33x = 230,870,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,870,679.12/17,511.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.07

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