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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.02, 24,362.99 and 9,696.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.02, 24,362.99 and 9,696.99 is: 13,382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.02 : 24,362.99 = 9,696.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.02/24,362.99 = 9,696.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.02x = 24,362.99 × 9,696.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.02x = 236,247,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,247,670.40/17,654.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.09

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