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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.48, 24,367.44 and 9,700.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.48, 24,367.44 and 9,700.30 is: 13,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.48 : 24,367.44 = 9,700.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.48/24,367.44 = 9,700.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.48x = 24,367.44 × 9,700.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.48x = 236,371,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,371,478.23/17,656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.24

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