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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.62, 24,461.04 and 9,659.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.62, 24,461.04 and 9,659.35 is: 13,329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.62 : 24,461.04 = 9,659.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.62/24,461.04 = 9,659.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.62x = 24,461.04 × 9,659.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.62x = 236,277,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,277,679.14/17,725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.73

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