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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.55, 24,368.81 and 9,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.55, 24,368.81 and 9,701.28 is: 13,387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.55 : 24,368.81 = 9,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.55/24,368.81 = 9,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.55x = 24,368.81 × 9,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.55x = 236,408,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,408,600.57/17,658.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.77

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