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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.51, 24,307.79 and 9,656.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.51, 24,307.79 and 9,656.73 is: 13,326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.51 : 24,307.79 = 9,656.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.51/24,307.79 = 9,656.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.51x = 24,307.79 × 9,656.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.51x = 234,733,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,733,764.93/17,614.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.16

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