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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.38, 24,368.57 and 9,700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.38, 24,368.57 and 9,700.74 is: 13,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.38 : 24,368.57 = 9,700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.38/24,368.57 = 9,700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.38x = 24,368.57 × 9,700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.38x = 236,393,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,393,113.24/17,658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.03

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