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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.13, 24,358.55 and 9,693.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.13, 24,358.55 and 9,693.48 is: 13,377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.13 : 24,358.55 = 9,693.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.13/24,358.55 = 9,693.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.13x = 24,358.55 × 9,693.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.13x = 236,119,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,119,117.25/17,651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.00

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