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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,640.54, 24,343.11 and 9,682.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,640.54, 24,343.11 and 9,682.59 is: 13,361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,640.54 : 24,343.11 = 9,682.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,640.54/24,343.11 = 9,682.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,640.54x = 24,343.11 × 9,682.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,640.54x = 235,704,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,704,353.45/17,640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.52

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