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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.65, 24,362.51 and 9,695.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.65, 24,362.51 and 9,695.33 is: 13,379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.65 : 24,362.51 = 9,695.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.65/24,362.51 = 9,695.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.65x = 24,362.51 × 9,695.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.65x = 236,202,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,202,574.08/17,654.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.06

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