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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.68, 24,369.60 and 9,701.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.68, 24,369.60 and 9,701.64 is: 13,388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.68 : 24,369.60 = 9,701.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.68/24,369.60 = 9,701.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.68x = 24,369.60 × 9,701.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.68x = 236,425,086.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,425,086.14/17,658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.60

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