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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.87, 24,361.02 and 9,694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.87, 24,361.02 and 9,694.89 is: 13,378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.87 : 24,361.02 = 9,694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.87/24,361.02 = 9,694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.87x = 24,361.02 × 9,694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.87x = 236,177,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,177,409.19/17,652.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.98

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