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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,640.59, 24,344.15 and 9,683.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,640.59, 24,344.15 and 9,683.55 is: 13,363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,640.59 : 24,344.15 = 9,683.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,640.59/24,344.15 = 9,683.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,640.59x = 24,344.15 × 9,683.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,640.59x = 235,737,745.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,737,745.31/17,640.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.37

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