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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.19, 24,307.37 and 9,656.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.19, 24,307.37 and 9,656.41 is: 13,325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.19 : 24,307.37 = 9,656.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.19/24,307.37 = 9,656.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.19x = 24,307.37 × 9,656.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.19x = 234,721,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,721,930.74/17,614.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.73

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