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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.89, 24,366.68 and 9,700.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.89, 24,366.68 and 9,700.45 is: 13,385.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.89 : 24,366.68 = 9,700.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.89/24,366.68 = 9,700.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.89x = 24,366.68 × 9,700.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.89x = 236,367,639.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,367,639.17/17,657.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.95

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