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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.41, 24,165.59 and 9,553.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.41, 24,165.59 and 9,553.97 is: 13,184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.41 : 24,165.59 = 9,553.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.41/24,165.59 = 9,553.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.41x = 24,165.59 × 9,553.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.41x = 230,877,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,877,153.29/17,511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.39

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