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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.85, 24,356.84 and 9,691.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.85, 24,356.84 and 9,691.79 is: 13,373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.85 : 24,356.84 = 9,691.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.85/24,356.84 = 9,691.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.85x = 24,356.84 × 9,691.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.85x = 236,061,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,061,208.10/17,650.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.93

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