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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.30, 24,302.43 and 9,652.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.30, 24,302.43 and 9,652.35 is: 13,320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.30 : 24,302.43 = 9,652.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.30/24,302.43 = 9,652.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.30x = 24,302.43 × 9,652.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.30x = 234,575,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,575,560.21/17,610.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.36

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