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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.89, 24,363.92 and 9,698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.89, 24,363.92 and 9,698.45 is: 13,383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.89 : 24,363.92 = 9,698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.89/24,363.92 = 9,698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.89x = 24,363.92 × 9,698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.89x = 236,292,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,292,162.35/17,655.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,383.20

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