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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.48, 24,361.86 and 9,696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.48, 24,361.86 and 9,696.24 is: 13,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.48 : 24,361.86 = 9,696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.48/24,361.86 = 9,696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.48x = 24,361.86 × 9,696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.48x = 236,218,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,218,441.41/17,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.60

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