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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.57, 24,374.79 and 9,704.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.57, 24,374.79 and 9,704.99 is: 13,393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.57 : 24,374.79 = 9,704.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.57/24,374.79 = 9,704.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.57x = 24,374.79 × 9,704.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.57x = 236,557,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,557,154.14/17,662.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.14

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