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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.33, 24,305.63 and 9,654.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.33, 24,305.63 and 9,654.55 is: 13,323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.33 : 24,305.63 = 9,654.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.33/24,305.63 = 9,654.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.33x = 24,305.63 × 9,654.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.33x = 234,659,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,659,920.12/17,612.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.62

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