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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.67, 24,309.62 and 9,657.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.67, 24,309.62 and 9,657.72 is: 13,327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.67 : 24,309.62 = 9,657.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.67/24,309.62 = 9,657.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.67x = 24,309.62 × 9,657.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.67x = 234,775,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,775,582.36/17,615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.66

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