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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.28, 24,364.62 and 9,697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.28, 24,364.62 and 9,697.36 is: 13,382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.28 : 24,364.62 = 9,697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.28/24,364.62 = 9,697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.28x = 24,364.62 × 9,697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.28x = 236,272,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,272,491.40/17,655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.54

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