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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.65, 24,369.38 and 9,701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.65, 24,369.38 and 9,701.61 is: 13,388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.65 : 24,369.38 = 9,701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.65/24,369.38 = 9,701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.65x = 24,369.38 × 9,701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.65x = 236,422,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,422,172.19/17,658.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.47

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