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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.92, 24,358.15 and 9,692.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.92, 24,358.15 and 9,692.99 is: 13,376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.92 : 24,358.15 = 9,692.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.92/24,358.15 = 9,692.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.92x = 24,358.15 × 9,692.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.92x = 236,103,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,103,304.37/17,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.26

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