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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.69, 24,164.87 and 9,553.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.69, 24,164.87 and 9,553.75 is: 13,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.69 : 24,164.87 = 9,553.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.69/24,164.87 = 9,553.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.69x = 24,164.87 × 9,553.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.69x = 230,865,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,865,018.58/17,511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.48

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