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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.28, 24,358.76 and 9,694.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.28, 24,358.76 and 9,694.01 is: 13,377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.28 : 24,358.76 = 9,694.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.28/24,358.76 = 9,694.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.28x = 24,358.76 × 9,694.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.28x = 236,133,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,133,892.76/17,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.72

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