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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.79, 24,358.11 and 9,693.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.79, 24,358.11 and 9,693.53 is: 13,377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.79 : 24,358.11 = 9,693.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.79/24,358.11 = 9,693.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.79x = 24,358.11 × 9,693.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.79x = 236,115,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,115,948.24/17,650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.08

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