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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.32, 24,302.57 and 9,652.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.32, 24,302.57 and 9,652.49 is: 13,320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.32 : 24,302.57 = 9,652.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.32/24,302.57 = 9,652.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.32x = 24,302.57 × 9,652.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.32x = 234,580,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,580,144.12/17,610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.61

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