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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.15, 24,359.00 and 9,692.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.15, 24,359.00 and 9,692.89 is: 13,375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.15 : 24,359.00 = 9,692.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.15/24,359.00 = 9,692.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.15x = 24,359.00 × 9,692.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.15x = 236,108,998.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,108,998.15/17,652.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.65

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