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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.65, 24,166.37 and 9,553.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.65, 24,166.37 and 9,553.94 is: 13,184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.65 : 24,166.37 = 9,553.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.65/24,166.37 = 9,553.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.65x = 24,166.37 × 9,553.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.65x = 230,883,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,883,952.05/17,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.60

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