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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.58, 24,337.49 and 9,677.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.58, 24,337.49 and 9,677.78 is: 13,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.58 : 24,337.49 = 9,677.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.58/24,337.49 = 9,677.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.58x = 24,337.49 × 9,677.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.58x = 235,532,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,532,873.97/17,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,355.55

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