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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.81, 24,308.43 and 9,657.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.81, 24,308.43 and 9,657.09 is: 13,326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.81 : 24,308.43 = 9,657.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.81/24,308.43 = 9,657.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.81x = 24,308.43 × 9,657.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.81x = 234,748,659.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,748,659.64/17,614.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.78

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