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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.55, 24,304.02 and 9,653.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.55, 24,304.02 and 9,653.75 is: 13,322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.55 : 24,304.02 = 9,653.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.55/24,304.02 = 9,653.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.55x = 24,304.02 × 9,653.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.55x = 234,624,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,624,933.08/17,611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.22

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