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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.99, 24,370.02 and 9,701.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.99, 24,370.02 and 9,701.94 is: 13,389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.99 : 24,370.02 = 9,701.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.99/24,370.02 = 9,701.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.99x = 24,370.02 × 9,701.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.99x = 236,436,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,436,471.84/17,658.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.01

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