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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.26, 24,359.14 and 9,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.26, 24,359.14 and 9,694 is: 13,377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.26 : 24,359.14 = 9,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.26/24,359.14 = 9,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.26x = 24,359.14 × 9,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.26x = 236,137,503.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,137,503.16/17,651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.94

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