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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.87, 24,308.51 and 9,657.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.87, 24,308.51 and 9,657.23 is: 13,326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.87 : 24,308.51 = 9,657.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.87/24,308.51 = 9,657.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.87x = 24,308.51 × 9,657.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.87x = 234,752,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,752,702.20/17,614.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.96

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