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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.93, 24,359.63 and 9,694.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.93, 24,359.63 and 9,694.13 is: 13,377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.93 : 24,359.63 = 9,694.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.93/24,359.63 = 9,694.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.93x = 24,359.63 × 9,694.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.93x = 236,145,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,145,249.70/17,651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.88

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