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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.27, 24,363.27 and 9,696.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.27, 24,363.27 and 9,696.51 is: 13,381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.27 : 24,363.27 = 9,696.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.27/24,363.27 = 9,696.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.27x = 24,363.27 × 9,696.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.27x = 236,238,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,238,691.19/17,654.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.39

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