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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.10, 24,308.19 and 9,657.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.10, 24,308.19 and 9,657.15 is: 13,326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.10 : 24,308.19 = 9,657.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.10/24,308.19 = 9,657.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.10x = 24,308.19 × 9,657.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.10x = 234,747,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,747,837.06/17,615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.51

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