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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.25, 24,308.85 and 9,657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.25, 24,308.85 and 9,657.30 is: 13,326.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.25 : 24,308.85 = 9,657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.25/24,308.85 = 9,657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.25x = 24,308.85 × 9,657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.25x = 234,757,857.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,757,857.11/17,615.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.97

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