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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.47, 24,373.41 and 9,704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.47, 24,373.41 and 9,704.27 is: 13,392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.47 : 24,373.41 = 9,704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.47/24,373.41 = 9,704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.47x = 24,373.41 × 9,704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.47x = 236,526,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,526,151.46/17,661.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.21

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