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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.38, 24,302.19 and 9,652.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.38, 24,302.19 and 9,652.59 is: 13,320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.38 : 24,302.19 = 9,652.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.38/24,302.19 = 9,652.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.38x = 24,302.19 × 9,652.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.38x = 234,579,076.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,579,076.17/17,610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.50

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