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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.52, 24,359.70 and 9,694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.52, 24,359.70 and 9,694.27 is: 13,377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.52 : 24,359.70 = 9,694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.52/24,359.70 = 9,694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.52x = 24,359.70 × 9,694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.52x = 236,149,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,149,508.92/17,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.67

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