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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.21, 24,302.69 and 9,652.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.21, 24,302.69 and 9,652.43 is: 13,320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.21 : 24,302.69 = 9,652.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.21/24,302.69 = 9,652.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.21x = 24,302.69 × 9,652.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.21x = 234,579,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,579,905.02/17,610.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.68

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