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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.07, 24,360.03 and 9,694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.07, 24,360.03 and 9,694.46 is: 13,378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.07 : 24,360.03 = 9,694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.07/24,360.03 = 9,694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.07x = 24,360.03 × 9,694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.07x = 236,157,287.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,157,287.96/17,652.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.45

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