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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.98, 24,360.14 and 9,693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.98, 24,360.14 and 9,693.92 is: 13,377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.98 : 24,360.14 = 9,693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.98/24,360.14 = 9,693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.98x = 24,360.14 × 9,693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.98x = 236,145,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,145,126.55/17,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.07

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