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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.39, 24,304.65 and 9,653.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.39, 24,304.65 and 9,653.95 is: 13,322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.39 : 24,304.65 = 9,653.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.39/24,304.65 = 9,653.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.39x = 24,304.65 × 9,653.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.39x = 234,635,815.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,635,815.11/17,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.96

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