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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.33, 24,304.25 and 9,653.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.33, 24,304.25 and 9,653.55 is: 13,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.33 : 24,304.25 = 9,653.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.33/24,304.25 = 9,653.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.33x = 24,304.25 × 9,653.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.33x = 234,622,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,622,292.59/17,611.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.24

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