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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.64, 24,315.12 and 9,553.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.64, 24,315.12 and 9,553.31 is: 13,183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.64 : 24,315.12 = 9,553.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.64/24,315.12 = 9,553.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.64x = 24,315.12 × 9,553.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.64x = 232,289,879.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,289,879.05/17,619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.58

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