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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.64, 24,313.74 and 9,552.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.64, 24,313.74 and 9,552.31 is: 13,182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.64 : 24,313.74 = 9,552.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.64/24,313.74 = 9,552.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.64x = 24,313.74 × 9,552.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.64x = 232,252,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,252,267.81/17,618.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.19

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