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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.26, 24,306.48 and 9,654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.26, 24,306.48 and 9,654.84 is: 13,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.26 : 24,306.48 = 9,654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.26/24,306.48 = 9,654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.26x = 24,306.48 × 9,654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.26x = 234,675,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,675,175.36/17,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.02

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