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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.39, 24,413.87 and 9,625.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.39, 24,413.87 and 9,625.17 is: 13,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.39 : 24,413.87 = 9,625.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.39/24,413.87 = 9,625.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.39x = 24,413.87 × 9,625.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.39x = 234,987,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,987,600.98/17,691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.60

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