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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.83, 24,358.35 and 9,692.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.83, 24,358.35 and 9,692.88 is: 13,376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.83 : 24,358.35 = 9,692.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.83/24,358.35 = 9,692.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.83x = 24,358.35 × 9,692.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.83x = 236,102,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,102,563.55/17,650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.29

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