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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.67, 24,302.16 and 9,652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.67, 24,302.16 and 9,652.50 is: 13,320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.67 : 24,302.16 = 9,652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.67/24,302.16 = 9,652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.67x = 24,302.16 × 9,652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.67x = 234,576,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,576,599.40/17,609.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.90

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