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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,645.69, 24,350.96 and 9,579.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,645.69, 24,350.96 and 9,579.51 is: 13,219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,645.69 : 24,350.96 = 9,579.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,645.69/24,350.96 = 9,579.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,645.69x = 24,350.96 × 9,579.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,645.69x = 233,270,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,270,216.93/17,645.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.67

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