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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.22, 24,367.50 and 9,699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.22, 24,367.50 and 9,699.96 is: 13,386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.22 : 24,367.50 = 9,699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.22/24,367.50 = 9,699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.22x = 24,367.50 × 9,699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.22x = 236,363,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,363,775.30/17,657.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.24

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