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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.46, 24,357.79 and 9,692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.46, 24,357.79 and 9,692.74 is: 13,376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.46 : 24,357.79 = 9,692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.46/24,357.79 = 9,692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.46x = 24,357.79 × 9,692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.46x = 236,093,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,093,672.24/17,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.07

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