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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,645.41, 24,350.97 and 9,687.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,645.41, 24,350.97 and 9,687.97 is: 13,369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,645.41 : 24,350.97 = 9,687.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,645.41/24,350.97 = 9,687.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,645.41x = 24,350.97 × 9,687.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,645.41x = 235,911,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,911,466.83/17,645.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.57

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