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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.12, 24,358.32 and 9,693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.12, 24,358.32 and 9,693.14 is: 13,376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.12 : 24,358.32 = 9,693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.12/24,358.32 = 9,693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.12x = 24,358.32 × 9,693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.12x = 236,108,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,108,484.13/17,651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.41

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