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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.02, 24,302.44 and 9,652.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.02, 24,302.44 and 9,652.18 is: 13,320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.02 : 24,302.44 = 9,652.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.02/24,302.44 = 9,652.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.02x = 24,302.44 × 9,652.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.02x = 234,571,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,571,525.32/17,610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.34

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