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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.35, 24,307.61 and 9,656.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.35, 24,307.61 and 9,656.55 is: 13,325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.35 : 24,307.61 = 9,656.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.35/24,307.61 = 9,656.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.35x = 24,307.61 × 9,656.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.35x = 234,727,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,727,603.06/17,614.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.93

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