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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.32, 24,369.92 and 9,701.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.32, 24,369.92 and 9,701.68 is: 13,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.32 : 24,369.92 = 9,701.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.32/24,369.92 = 9,701.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.32x = 24,369.92 × 9,701.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.32x = 236,429,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,429,165.47/17,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.35

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