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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.53, 24,305.29 and 9,654.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.53, 24,305.29 and 9,654.73 is: 13,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.53 : 24,305.29 = 9,654.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.53/24,305.29 = 9,654.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.53x = 24,305.29 × 9,654.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.53x = 234,660,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,660,927.62/17,612.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.52

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