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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.33, 24,302.87 and 9,652.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.33, 24,302.87 and 9,652.55 is: 13,320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.33 : 24,302.87 = 9,652.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.33/24,302.87 = 9,652.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.33x = 24,302.87 × 9,652.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.33x = 234,584,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,584,498.04/17,610.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.85

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