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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.28, 24,366.39 and 9,699.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.28, 24,366.39 and 9,699.03 is: 13,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.28 : 24,366.39 = 9,699.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.28/24,366.39 = 9,699.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.28x = 24,366.39 × 9,699.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.28x = 236,330,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,330,347.60/17,657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.30

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