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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.14, 24,369.63 and 9,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.14, 24,369.63 and 9,701.52 is: 13,388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.14 : 24,369.63 = 9,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.14/24,369.63 = 9,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.14x = 24,369.63 × 9,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.14x = 236,422,452.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,422,452.84/17,659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.11

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