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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.11, 24,302.95 and 9,653.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.11, 24,302.95 and 9,653.17 is: 13,321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.11 : 24,302.95 = 9,653.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.11/24,302.95 = 9,653.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.11x = 24,302.95 × 9,653.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.11x = 234,600,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,600,386.34/17,611.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,321.16

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