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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.27, 24,303.39 and 9,653.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.27, 24,303.39 and 9,653.47 is: 13,321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.27 : 24,303.39 = 9,653.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.27/24,303.39 = 9,653.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.27x = 24,303.39 × 9,653.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.27x = 234,611,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,611,924.75/17,611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,321.70

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