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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.85, 24,305.95 and 9,654.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.85, 24,305.95 and 9,654.90 is: 13,323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.85 : 24,305.95 = 9,654.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.85/24,305.95 = 9,654.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.85x = 24,305.95 × 9,654.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.85x = 234,671,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,671,468.38/17,612.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.88

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