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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.33, 24,360.38 and 9,694.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.33, 24,360.38 and 9,694.73 is: 13,378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.33 : 24,360.38 = 9,694.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.33/24,360.38 = 9,694.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.33x = 24,360.38 × 9,694.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.33x = 236,167,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,167,136.52/17,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.81

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