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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.82, 24,309.99 and 9,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.82, 24,309.99 and 9,658.60 is: 13,329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.82 : 24,309.99 = 9,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.82/24,309.99 = 9,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.82x = 24,309.99 × 9,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.82x = 234,800,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,800,469.41/17,614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.71

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