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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.66, 24,358.56 and 9,693.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.66, 24,358.56 and 9,693.62 is: 13,377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.66 : 24,358.56 = 9,693.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.66/24,358.56 = 9,693.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.66x = 24,358.56 × 9,693.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.66x = 236,122,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,122,624.39/17,650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.55

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