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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.06, 24,301.56 and 9,652.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.06, 24,301.56 and 9,652.23 is: 13,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.06 : 24,301.56 = 9,652.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.06/24,301.56 = 9,652.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.06x = 24,301.56 × 9,652.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.06x = 234,564,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,564,246.48/17,610.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,319.90

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