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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.68, 24,353.62 and 9,994.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.68, 24,353.62 and 9,994.13 is: 13,789.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.68 : 24,353.62 = 9,994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.68/24,353.62 = 9,994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.68x = 24,353.62 × 9,994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.68x = 243,393,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,393,293.34/17,650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.46

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