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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.91, 24,381.55 and 9,601.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.91, 24,381.55 and 9,601.51 is: 13,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.91 : 24,381.55 = 9,601.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.91/24,381.55 = 9,601.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.91x = 24,381.55 × 9,601.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.91x = 234,099,696.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,099,696.14/17,667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.99

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