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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.70, 24,370.39 and 9,702.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.70, 24,370.39 and 9,702.43 is: 13,389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.70 : 24,370.39 = 9,702.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.70/24,370.39 = 9,702.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.70x = 24,370.39 × 9,702.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.70x = 236,452,063.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,452,063.97/17,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.36

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