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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.40, 24,166.08 and 9,553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.40, 24,166.08 and 9,553.84 is: 13,184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.40 : 24,166.08 = 9,553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.40/24,166.08 = 9,553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.40x = 24,166.08 × 9,553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.40x = 230,878,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,878,861.75/17,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.49

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