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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.65, 24,372.95 and 9,595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.65, 24,372.95 and 9,595.26 is: 13,241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.65 : 24,372.95 = 9,595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.65/24,372.95 = 9,595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.65x = 24,372.95 × 9,595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.65x = 233,864,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,864,744.24/17,661.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.39

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