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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.14, 24,303.33 and 9,653.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.14, 24,303.33 and 9,653.40 is: 13,321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.14 : 24,303.33 = 9,653.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.14/24,303.33 = 9,653.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.14x = 24,303.33 × 9,653.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.14x = 234,609,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,609,765.82/17,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,321.67

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