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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.80, 24,307.90 and 9,656.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.80, 24,307.90 and 9,656.75 is: 13,326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.80 : 24,307.90 = 9,656.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.80/24,307.90 = 9,656.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.80x = 24,307.90 × 9,656.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.80x = 234,735,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,735,349.95/17,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.03

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