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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.28, 24,365.64 and 9,699.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.28, 24,365.64 and 9,699.02 is: 13,384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.28 : 24,365.64 = 9,699.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.28/24,365.64 = 9,699.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.28x = 24,365.64 × 9,699.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.28x = 236,322,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,322,829.67/17,656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.63

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