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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.84, 24,373.80 and 9,703.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.84, 24,373.80 and 9,703.54 is: 13,390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.84 : 24,373.80 = 9,703.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.84/24,373.80 = 9,703.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.84x = 24,373.80 × 9,703.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.84x = 236,512,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,512,082.32/17,662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.38

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