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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.38, 24,307.66 and 9,656.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.38, 24,307.66 and 9,656.58 is: 13,325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.38 : 24,307.66 = 9,656.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.38/24,307.66 = 9,656.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.38x = 24,307.66 × 9,656.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.38x = 234,728,966.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,728,966.63/17,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.99

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