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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.88, 24,304.41 and 9,654.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.88, 24,304.41 and 9,654.39 is: 13,323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.88 : 24,304.41 = 9,654.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.88/24,304.41 = 9,654.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.88x = 24,304.41 × 9,654.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.88x = 234,644,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,644,252.86/17,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.07

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