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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.92, 24,308.58 and 9,657.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.92, 24,308.58 and 9,657.12 is: 13,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.92 : 24,308.58 = 9,657.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.92/24,308.58 = 9,657.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.92x = 24,308.58 × 9,657.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.92x = 234,750,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,750,974.30/17,614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.83

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