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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.85, 24,304.45 and 9,654.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.85, 24,304.45 and 9,654.05 is: 13,322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.85 : 24,304.45 = 9,654.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.85/24,304.45 = 9,654.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.85x = 24,304.45 × 9,654.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.85x = 234,636,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,636,278.14/17,611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.64

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