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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.98, 24,374.91 and 9,704.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.98, 24,374.91 and 9,704.94 is: 13,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.98 : 24,374.91 = 9,704.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.98/24,374.91 = 9,704.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.98x = 24,374.91 × 9,704.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.98x = 236,557,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,557,039.06/17,662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.82

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