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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.81, 24,369.21 and 9,701.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.81, 24,369.21 and 9,701.19 is: 13,387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.81 : 24,369.21 = 9,701.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.81/24,369.21 = 9,701.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.81x = 24,369.21 × 9,701.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.81x = 236,410,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,410,336.36/17,658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,387.67

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