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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.53, 24,309.87 and 9,657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.53, 24,309.87 and 9,657.88 is: 13,328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.53 : 24,309.87 = 9,657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.53/24,309.87 = 9,657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.53x = 24,309.87 × 9,657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.53x = 234,781,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,781,901.35/17,615.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.12

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