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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.65, 24,302.58 and 9,653.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.65, 24,302.58 and 9,653.21 is: 13,321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.65 : 24,302.58 = 9,653.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.65/24,302.58 = 9,653.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.65x = 24,302.58 × 9,653.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.65x = 234,597,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,597,786.77/17,610.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,321.36

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