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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.52, 24,336.96 and 9,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.52, 24,336.96 and 9,677.60 is: 13,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.52 : 24,336.96 = 9,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.52/24,336.96 = 9,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.52x = 24,336.96 × 9,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.52x = 235,523,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,523,364.10/17,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,355.06

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