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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.30, 24,356.85 and 9,692.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.30, 24,356.85 and 9,692.29 is: 13,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.30 : 24,356.85 = 9,692.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.30/24,356.85 = 9,692.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.30x = 24,356.85 × 9,692.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.30x = 236,073,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,073,653.69/17,650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.05

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