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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.85, 24,413.64 and 9,625.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.85, 24,413.64 and 9,625.43 is: 13,282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.85 : 24,413.64 = 9,625.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.85/24,413.64 = 9,625.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.85x = 24,413.64 × 9,625.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.85x = 234,991,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,991,807.80/17,691.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.49

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