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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.95, 24,370.91 and 9,702.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.95, 24,370.91 and 9,702.34 is: 13,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.95 : 24,370.91 = 9,702.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.95/24,370.91 = 9,702.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.95x = 24,370.91 × 9,702.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.95x = 236,454,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,454,781.87/17,659.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.33

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