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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.16, 24,369.81 and 9,701.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.16, 24,369.81 and 9,701.56 is: 13,388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.16 : 24,369.81 = 9,701.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.16/24,369.81 = 9,701.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.16x = 24,369.81 × 9,701.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.16x = 236,425,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,425,085.48/17,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.24

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