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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.32, 24,309.14 and 9,657.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.32, 24,309.14 and 9,657.61 is: 13,327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.32 : 24,309.14 = 9,657.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.32/24,309.14 = 9,657.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.32x = 24,309.14 × 9,657.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.32x = 234,768,084.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,768,084.49/17,615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.50

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