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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.13, 24,375.58 and 9,705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.13, 24,375.58 and 9,705.56 is: 13,393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.13 : 24,375.58 = 9,705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.13/24,375.58 = 9,705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.13x = 24,375.58 × 9,705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.13x = 236,578,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,578,508.08/17,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.92

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