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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.33, 24,360.62 and 9,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.33, 24,360.62 and 9,695.12 is: 13,379.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.33 : 24,360.62 = 9,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.33/24,360.62 = 9,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.33x = 24,360.62 × 9,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.33x = 236,178,963.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,178,963.90/17,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.48

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