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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,613.63, 24,306.68 and 9,655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,613.63, 24,306.68 and 9,655.68 is: 13,324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613.63 : 24,306.68 = 9,655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613.63/24,306.68 = 9,655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613.63x = 24,306.68 × 9,655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613.63x = 234,697,570.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,697,570.87/17,613.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.77

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