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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.91, 24,373.63 and 9,704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.91, 24,373.63 and 9,704.96 is: 13,392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.91 : 24,373.63 = 9,704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.91/24,373.63 = 9,704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.91x = 24,373.63 × 9,704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.91x = 236,544,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,544,958.07/17,662.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.19

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