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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.21, 24,305.45 and 9,654.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.21, 24,305.45 and 9,654.42 is: 13,323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.21 : 24,305.45 = 9,654.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.21/24,305.45 = 9,654.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.21x = 24,305.45 × 9,654.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.21x = 234,654,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,654,974.32/17,612.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.43

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