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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.30, 24,369.02 and 9,700.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.30, 24,369.02 and 9,700.70 is: 13,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.30 : 24,369.02 = 9,700.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.30/24,369.02 = 9,700.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.30x = 24,369.02 × 9,700.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.30x = 236,396,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,396,418.34/17,658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.27

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