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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.64, 24,360.48 and 9,694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.64, 24,360.48 and 9,694.96 is: 13,378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.64 : 24,360.48 = 9,694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.64/24,360.48 = 9,694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.64x = 24,360.48 × 9,694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.64x = 236,173,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,173,879.18/17,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.96

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