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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,653.77, 24,362.64 and 9,696.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,653.77, 24,362.64 and 9,696.74 is: 13,381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,653.77 : 24,362.64 = 9,696.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,653.77/24,362.64 = 9,696.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,653.77x = 24,362.64 × 9,696.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,653.77x = 236,238,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,238,063.98/17,653.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.73

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