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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.41, 24,367.84 and 9,700.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.41, 24,367.84 and 9,700.46 is: 13,386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.41 : 24,367.84 = 9,700.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.41/24,367.84 = 9,700.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.41x = 24,367.84 × 9,700.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.41x = 236,379,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,379,202.50/17,658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.21

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