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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.13, 24,368.24 and 9,700.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.13, 24,368.24 and 9,700.51 is: 13,386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.13 : 24,368.24 = 9,700.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.13/24,368.24 = 9,700.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.13x = 24,368.24 × 9,700.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.13x = 236,384,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,384,355.80/17,658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.72

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