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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.34, 24,359.13 and 9,693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.34, 24,359.13 and 9,693.54 is: 13,377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.34 : 24,359.13 = 9,693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.34/24,359.13 = 9,693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.34x = 24,359.13 × 9,693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.34x = 236,126,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,126,201.02/17,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.24

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