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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.98, 24,358.32 and 9,693.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.98, 24,358.32 and 9,693.27 is: 13,376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.98 : 24,358.32 = 9,693.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.98/24,358.32 = 9,693.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.98x = 24,358.32 × 9,693.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.98x = 236,111,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,111,772.51/17,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.69

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