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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,613.62, 24,306.54 and 9,655.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,613.62, 24,306.54 and 9,655.82 is: 13,324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613.62 : 24,306.54 = 9,655.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613.62/24,306.54 = 9,655.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613.62x = 24,306.54 × 9,655.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613.62x = 234,699,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,699,575.06/17,613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.89

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