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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.54, 24,357.87 and 9,695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.54, 24,357.87 and 9,695.10 is: 13,377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.54 : 24,357.87 = 9,695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.54/24,357.87 = 9,695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.54x = 24,357.87 × 9,695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.54x = 236,151,985.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,151,985.44/17,652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.79

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