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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.05, 24,307.34 and 9,656.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.05, 24,307.34 and 9,656.25 is: 13,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.05 : 24,307.34 = 9,656.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.05/24,307.34 = 9,656.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.05x = 24,307.34 × 9,656.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.05x = 234,717,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,717,703.59/17,614.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.60

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