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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.46, 24,309.21 and 9,657.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.46, 24,309.21 and 9,657.55 is: 13,327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.46 : 24,309.21 = 9,657.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.46/24,309.21 = 9,657.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.46x = 24,309.21 × 9,657.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.46x = 234,767,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,767,411.04/17,615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.35

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