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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.98, 24,369.51 and 9,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.98, 24,369.51 and 9,701.80 is: 13,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.98 : 24,369.51 = 9,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.98/24,369.51 = 9,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.98x = 24,369.51 × 9,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.98x = 236,428,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,428,112.12/17,657.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.31

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