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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.77, 24,358.07 and 9,693.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.77, 24,358.07 and 9,693.51 is: 13,377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.77 : 24,358.07 = 9,693.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.77/24,358.07 = 9,693.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.77x = 24,358.07 × 9,693.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.77x = 236,115,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,115,195.13/17,650.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.05

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