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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,613.61, 24,306.77 and 9,655.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,613.61, 24,306.77 and 9,655.66 is: 13,324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613.61 : 24,306.77 = 9,655.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613.61/24,306.77 = 9,655.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613.61x = 24,306.77 × 9,655.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613.61x = 234,697,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,697,961.34/17,613.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.81

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