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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,613.71, 24,307.52 and 9,655.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,613.71, 24,307.52 and 9,655.94 is: 13,325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613.71 : 24,307.52 = 9,655.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613.71/24,307.52 = 9,655.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613.71x = 24,307.52 × 9,655.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613.71x = 234,711,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,711,784.85/17,613.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.52

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