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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.58, 24,370.66 and 9,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.58, 24,370.66 and 9,702.32 is: 13,389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.58 : 24,370.66 = 9,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.58/24,370.66 = 9,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.58x = 24,370.66 × 9,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.58x = 236,451,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,451,941.93/17,659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.44

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