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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.39, 24,359.09 and 9,693.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.39, 24,359.09 and 9,693.78 is: 13,377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.39 : 24,359.09 = 9,693.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.39/24,359.09 = 9,693.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.39x = 24,359.09 × 9,693.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.39x = 236,131,610.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,131,610.99/17,651.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.51

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