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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.62, 24,364.82 and 9,697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.62, 24,364.82 and 9,697.64 is: 13,382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.62 : 24,364.82 = 9,697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.62/24,364.82 = 9,697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.62x = 24,364.82 × 9,697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.62x = 236,281,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,281,253.02/17,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.78

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