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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.68, 24,374.97 and 9,705.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.68, 24,374.97 and 9,705.33 is: 13,393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.68 : 24,374.97 = 9,705.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.68/24,374.97 = 9,705.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.68x = 24,374.97 × 9,705.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.68x = 236,567,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,567,127.59/17,662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.61

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