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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.59, 24,374.66 and 9,705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.59, 24,374.66 and 9,705.56 is: 13,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.59 : 24,374.66 = 9,705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.59/24,374.66 = 9,705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.59x = 24,374.66 × 9,705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.59x = 236,569,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,569,554.71/17,662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.82

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