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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.70, 24,359.64 and 9,694.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.70, 24,359.64 and 9,694.66 is: 13,378.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.70 : 24,359.64 = 9,694.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.70/24,359.64 = 9,694.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.70x = 24,359.64 × 9,694.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.70x = 236,158,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,158,427.52/17,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.79

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