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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.22, 24,375.11 and 9,705.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.22, 24,375.11 and 9,705.42 is: 13,393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.22 : 24,375.11 = 9,705.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.22/24,375.11 = 9,705.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.22x = 24,375.11 × 9,705.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.22x = 236,570,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,570,631.57/17,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.40

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