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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.05, 24,356.23 and 9,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.05, 24,356.23 and 9,692.40 is: 13,375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.05 : 24,356.23 = 9,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.05/24,356.23 = 9,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.05x = 24,356.23 × 9,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.05x = 236,070,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,070,390.76/17,650.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.06

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