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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.49, 24,367.32 and 9,699.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.49, 24,367.32 and 9,699.66 is: 13,385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.49 : 24,367.32 = 9,699.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.49/24,367.32 = 9,699.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.49x = 24,367.32 × 9,699.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.49x = 236,354,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,354,719.11/17,657.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.52

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