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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.54, 24,363.81 and 9,696.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.54, 24,363.81 and 9,696.75 is: 13,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.54 : 24,363.81 = 9,696.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.54/24,363.81 = 9,696.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.54x = 24,363.81 × 9,696.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.54x = 236,249,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,249,774.62/17,654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.82

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