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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.67, 24,166.20 and 9,553.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.67, 24,166.20 and 9,553.93 is: 13,184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.67 : 24,166.20 = 9,553.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.67/24,166.20 = 9,553.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.67x = 24,166.20 × 9,553.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.67x = 230,882,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,882,183.17/17,511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.48

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