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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,617.52, 24,312.54 and 9,659.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,617.52, 24,312.54 and 9,659.54 is: 13,330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,617.52 : 24,312.54 = 9,659.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,617.52/24,312.54 = 9,659.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,617.52x = 24,312.54 × 9,659.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,617.52x = 234,847,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,847,952.63/17,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.36

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