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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.94, 24,302.34 and 9,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.94, 24,302.34 and 9,652.16 is: 13,320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.94 : 24,302.34 = 9,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.94/24,302.34 = 9,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.94x = 24,302.34 × 9,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.94x = 234,570,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,570,134.81/17,609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.33

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