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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.04, 24,303.31 and 9,544.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.04, 24,303.31 and 9,544.71 is: 13,171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.04 : 24,303.31 = 9,544.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.04/24,303.31 = 9,544.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.04x = 24,303.31 × 9,544.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.04x = 231,968,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,968,045.99/17,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.74

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