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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.55, 24,305.40 and 9,654.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.55, 24,305.40 and 9,654.75 is: 13,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.55 : 24,305.40 = 9,654.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.55/24,305.40 = 9,654.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.55x = 24,305.40 × 9,654.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.55x = 234,662,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,662,560.65/17,612.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.60

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