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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.60, 24,304.44 and 9,653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.60, 24,304.44 and 9,653.80 is: 13,322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.60 : 24,304.44 = 9,653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.60/24,304.44 = 9,653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.60x = 24,304.44 × 9,653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.60x = 234,630,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,630,202.87/17,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.48

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