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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.02, 24,359.78 and 9,694.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.02, 24,359.78 and 9,694.76 is: 13,378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.02 : 24,359.78 = 9,694.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.02/24,359.78 = 9,694.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.02x = 24,359.78 × 9,694.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.02x = 236,162,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,162,123.19/17,652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.76

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