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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.90, 24,302.52 and 9,652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.90, 24,302.52 and 9,652.98 is: 13,320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.90 : 24,302.52 = 9,652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.90/24,302.52 = 9,652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.90x = 24,302.52 × 9,652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.90x = 234,591,739.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,591,739.51/17,610.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.83

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