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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.30, 24,303.81 and 9,653.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.30, 24,303.81 and 9,653.35 is: 13,321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.30 : 24,303.81 = 9,653.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.30/24,303.81 = 9,653.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.30x = 24,303.81 × 9,653.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.30x = 234,613,184.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,613,184.26/17,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,321.74

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