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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.98, 24,366.75 and 9,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.98, 24,366.75 and 9,699.80 is: 13,386.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.98 : 24,366.75 = 9,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.98/24,366.75 = 9,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.98x = 24,366.75 × 9,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.98x = 236,352,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,352,601.65/17,655.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.55

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