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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,718.94, 24,452.14 and 9,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,718.94, 24,452.14 and 9,652.56 is: 13,320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718.94 : 24,452.14 = 9,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718.94/24,452.14 = 9,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718.94x = 24,452.14 × 9,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718.94x = 236,025,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,025,748.48/17,718.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.53

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