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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.63, 24,308.06 and 9,656.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.63, 24,308.06 and 9,656.68 is: 13,326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.63 : 24,308.06 = 9,656.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.63/24,308.06 = 9,656.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.63x = 24,308.06 × 9,656.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.63x = 234,735,156.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,735,156.84/17,614.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.15

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