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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.47, 24,366.51 and 9,699.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.47, 24,366.51 and 9,699.26 is: 13,385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.47 : 24,366.51 = 9,699.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.47/24,366.51 = 9,699.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.47x = 24,366.51 × 9,699.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.47x = 236,336,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,336,993.95/17,656.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.29

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