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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.18, 24,359.03 and 9,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.18, 24,359.03 and 9,693.44 is: 13,377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.18 : 24,359.03 = 9,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.18/24,359.03 = 9,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.18x = 24,359.03 × 9,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.18x = 236,122,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,122,795.76/17,651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.17

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