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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.76, 24,309.90 and 9,658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.76, 24,309.90 and 9,658.50 is: 13,329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.76 : 24,309.90 = 9,658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.76/24,309.90 = 9,658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.76x = 24,309.90 × 9,658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.76x = 234,797,169.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,797,169.15/17,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.57

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