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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.54, 24,392.66 and 9,609.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.54, 24,392.66 and 9,609.65 is: 13,261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.54 : 24,392.66 = 9,609.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.54/24,392.66 = 9,609.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.54x = 24,392.66 × 9,609.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.54x = 234,404,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,404,938.10/17,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.54

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