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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.46, 24,368.52 and 9,700.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.46, 24,368.52 and 9,700.84 is: 13,387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.46 : 24,368.52 = 9,700.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.46/24,368.52 = 9,700.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.46x = 24,368.52 × 9,700.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.46x = 236,395,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,395,113.56/17,658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.07

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