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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.38, 24,364.44 and 9,697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.38, 24,364.44 and 9,697.76 is: 13,382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.38 : 24,364.44 = 9,697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.38/24,364.44 = 9,697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.38x = 24,364.44 × 9,697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.38x = 236,280,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,280,369.83/17,655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.91

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