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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.67, 24,358.10 and 9,693.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.67, 24,358.10 and 9,693.06 is: 13,376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.67 : 24,358.10 = 9,693.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.67/24,358.10 = 9,693.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.67x = 24,358.10 × 9,693.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.67x = 236,104,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,104,524.79/17,650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.52

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