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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.99, 24,366.63 and 9,699.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.99, 24,366.63 and 9,699.15 is: 13,384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.99 : 24,366.63 = 9,699.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.99/24,366.63 = 9,699.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.99x = 24,366.63 × 9,699.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.99x = 236,335,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,335,599.36/17,656.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.82

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