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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,653.51, 24,361.77 and 9,695.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,653.51, 24,361.77 and 9,695.71 is: 13,380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,653.51 : 24,361.77 = 9,695.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,653.51/24,361.77 = 9,695.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,653.51x = 24,361.77 × 9,695.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,653.51x = 236,204,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,204,657.01/17,653.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.04

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