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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.67, 24,361.36 and 9,695.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.67, 24,361.36 and 9,695.23 is: 13,379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.67 : 24,361.36 = 9,695.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.67/24,361.36 = 9,695.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.67x = 24,361.36 × 9,695.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.67x = 236,188,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,188,903.17/17,652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.79

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