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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.47, 24,370.65 and 9,702.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.47, 24,370.65 and 9,702.27 is: 13,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.47 : 24,370.65 = 9,702.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.47/24,370.65 = 9,702.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.47x = 24,370.65 × 9,702.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.47x = 236,450,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,450,626.38/17,659.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.45

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