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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.39, 24,365.99 and 9,699.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.39, 24,365.99 and 9,699.95 is: 13,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.39 : 24,365.99 = 9,699.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.39/24,365.99 = 9,699.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.39x = 24,365.99 × 9,699.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.39x = 236,348,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,348,884.70/17,657.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.27

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