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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,649.67, 24,356.72 and 9,692.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,649.67, 24,356.72 and 9,692.06 is: 13,375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,649.67 : 24,356.72 = 9,692.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,649.67/24,356.72 = 9,692.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,649.67x = 24,356.72 × 9,692.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,649.67x = 236,066,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,066,845.08/17,649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.14

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