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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.45, 24,309.19 and 9,657.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.45, 24,309.19 and 9,657.71 is: 13,327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.45 : 24,309.19 = 9,657.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.45/24,309.19 = 9,657.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.45x = 24,309.19 × 9,657.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.45x = 234,771,107.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,771,107.35/17,615.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.57

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