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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.97, 24,305.96 and 9,655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.97, 24,305.96 and 9,655.70 is: 13,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.97 : 24,305.96 = 9,655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.97/24,305.96 = 9,655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.97x = 24,305.96 × 9,655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.97x = 234,691,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,691,009.69/17,612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.90

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