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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.77, 24,360.99 and 9,695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.77, 24,360.99 and 9,695.16 is: 13,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.77 : 24,360.99 = 9,695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.77/24,360.99 = 9,695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.77x = 24,360.99 × 9,695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.77x = 236,183,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,183,695.81/17,652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.42

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