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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.39, 24,165.86 and 9,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.39, 24,165.86 and 9,553.68 is: 13,184.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.39 : 24,165.86 = 9,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.39/24,165.86 = 9,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.39x = 24,165.86 × 9,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.39x = 230,872,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,872,845.60/17,511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.15

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