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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.73, 24,369.06 and 9,701.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.73, 24,369.06 and 9,701.47 is: 13,388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.73 : 24,369.06 = 9,701.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.73/24,369.06 = 9,701.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.73x = 24,369.06 × 9,701.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.73x = 236,415,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,415,704.52/17,658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.04

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