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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.42, 24,301.68 and 9,651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.42, 24,301.68 and 9,651.48 is: 13,319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.42 : 24,301.68 = 9,651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.42/24,301.68 = 9,651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.42x = 24,301.68 × 9,651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.42x = 234,547,178.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,547,178.49/17,609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,319.42

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