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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.33, 24,369.90 and 9,701.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.33, 24,369.90 and 9,701.57 is: 13,388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.33 : 24,369.90 = 9,701.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.33/24,369.90 = 9,701.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.33x = 24,369.90 × 9,701.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.33x = 236,426,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,426,315.29/17,659.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.18

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