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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.92, 24,366.78 and 9,700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.92, 24,366.78 and 9,700.02 is: 13,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.92 : 24,366.78 = 9,700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.92/24,366.78 = 9,700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.92x = 24,366.78 × 9,700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.92x = 236,358,253.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,358,253.34/17,656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.15

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