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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,647.54, 24,353.43 and 9,689.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,647.54, 24,353.43 and 9,689.69 is: 13,371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,647.54 : 24,353.43 = 9,689.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,647.54/24,353.43 = 9,689.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,647.54x = 24,353.43 × 9,689.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,647.54x = 235,977,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,977,187.14/17,647.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,371.68

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