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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.86, 24,309.88 and 9,657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.86, 24,309.88 and 9,657.92 is: 13,327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.86 : 24,309.88 = 9,657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.86/24,309.88 = 9,657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.86x = 24,309.88 × 9,657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.86x = 234,782,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,782,912.88/17,615.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.93

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