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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.51, 24,374.19 and 9,704.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.51, 24,374.19 and 9,704.71 is: 13,392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.51 : 24,374.19 = 9,704.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.51/24,374.19 = 9,704.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.51x = 24,374.19 × 9,704.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.51x = 236,544,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,544,445.43/17,662.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.46

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