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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.59, 24,307.50 and 9,656.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.59, 24,307.50 and 9,656.66 is: 13,325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.59 : 24,307.50 = 9,656.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.59/24,307.50 = 9,656.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.59x = 24,307.50 × 9,656.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.59x = 234,729,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,729,141.41/17,614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.84

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