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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.70, 24,358.26 and 9,693.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.70, 24,358.26 and 9,693.66 is: 13,377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.70 : 24,358.26 = 9,693.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.70/24,358.26 = 9,693.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.70x = 24,358.26 × 9,693.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.70x = 236,120,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,120,642.16/17,650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.41

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