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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,613.99, 24,307.34 and 9,656.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,613.99, 24,307.34 and 9,656.42 is: 13,325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613.99 : 24,307.34 = 9,656.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613.99/24,307.34 = 9,656.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613.99x = 24,307.34 × 9,656.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613.99x = 234,721,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,721,714.30/17,613.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.87

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