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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.14, 24,308.90 and 9,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.14, 24,308.90 and 9,657.20 is: 13,326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.14 : 24,308.90 = 9,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.14/24,308.90 = 9,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.14x = 24,308.90 × 9,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.14x = 234,755,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,755,909.08/17,615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.94

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