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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,617.04, 24,311.33 and 9,659.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,617.04, 24,311.33 and 9,659.25 is: 13,329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,617.04 : 24,311.33 = 9,659.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,617.04/24,311.33 = 9,659.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,617.04x = 24,311.33 × 9,659.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,617.04x = 234,829,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,829,214.30/17,617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.66

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