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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,653.41, 24,362.01 and 9,695.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,653.41, 24,362.01 and 9,695.97 is: 13,380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,653.41 : 24,362.01 = 9,695.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,653.41/24,362.01 = 9,695.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,653.41x = 24,362.01 × 9,695.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,653.41x = 236,213,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,213,318.10/17,653.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.61

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