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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.61, 24,302.26 and 9,652.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.61, 24,302.26 and 9,652.67 is: 13,320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.61 : 24,302.26 = 9,652.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.61/24,302.26 = 9,652.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.61x = 24,302.26 × 9,652.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.61x = 234,581,586.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,581,586.59/17,610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.47

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