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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,649.01, 24,355.56 and 9,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,649.01, 24,355.56 and 9,691.30 is: 13,373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,649.01 : 24,355.56 = 9,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,649.01/24,355.56 = 9,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,649.01x = 24,355.56 × 9,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,649.01x = 236,037,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,037,038.63/17,649.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.95

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