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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.68, 24,364.08 and 9,697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.68, 24,364.08 and 9,697.64 is: 13,383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.68 : 24,364.08 = 9,697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.68/24,364.08 = 9,697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.68x = 24,364.08 × 9,697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.68x = 236,274,076.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,274,076.77/17,654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,383.08

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