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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.20, 24,368.48 and 9,700.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.20, 24,368.48 and 9,700.61 is: 13,386.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.20 : 24,368.48 = 9,700.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.20/24,368.48 = 9,700.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.20x = 24,368.48 × 9,700.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.20x = 236,388,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,388,974.68/17,658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.93

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