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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.78, 24,360.87 and 9,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.78, 24,360.87 and 9,695.52 is: 13,379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.78 : 24,360.87 = 9,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.78/24,360.87 = 9,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.78x = 24,360.87 × 9,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.78x = 236,191,302.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,191,302.30/17,652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.84

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