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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.83, 24,359.69 and 9,694.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.83, 24,359.69 and 9,694.22 is: 13,378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.83 : 24,359.69 = 9,694.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.83/24,359.69 = 9,694.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.83x = 24,359.69 × 9,694.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.83x = 236,148,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,148,206.42/17,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.12

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