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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.92, 24,363.99 and 9,697.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.92, 24,363.99 and 9,697.33 is: 13,382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.92 : 24,363.99 = 9,697.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.92/24,363.99 = 9,697.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.92x = 24,363.99 × 9,697.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.92x = 236,265,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,265,651.15/17,654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.43

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