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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.66, 24,359.94 and 9,694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.66, 24,359.94 and 9,694.62 is: 13,378.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.66 : 24,359.94 = 9,694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.66/24,359.94 = 9,694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.66x = 24,359.94 × 9,694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.66x = 236,160,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,160,361.52/17,651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.93

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