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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.52, 24,309.99 and 9,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.52, 24,309.99 and 9,658.62 is: 13,329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.52 : 24,309.99 = 9,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.52/24,309.99 = 9,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.52x = 24,309.99 × 9,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.52x = 234,800,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,800,955.61/17,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.21

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