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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.52, 24,360.92 and 9,695.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.52, 24,360.92 and 9,695.49 is: 13,380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.52 : 24,360.92 = 9,695.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.52/24,360.92 = 9,695.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.52x = 24,360.92 × 9,695.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.52x = 236,191,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,191,056.25/17,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.02

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