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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.21, 24,304.07 and 9,653.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.21, 24,304.07 and 9,653.43 is: 13,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.21 : 24,304.07 = 9,653.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.21/24,304.07 = 9,653.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.21x = 24,304.07 × 9,653.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.21x = 234,617,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,617,638.46/17,611.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.06

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