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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.51, 24,364.53 and 9,697.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.51, 24,364.53 and 9,697.71 is: 13,382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.51 : 24,364.53 = 9,697.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.51/24,364.53 = 9,697.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.51x = 24,364.53 × 9,697.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.51x = 236,280,146.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,280,146.23/17,655.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.80

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