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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.27, 24,373.91 and 9,705.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.27, 24,373.91 and 9,705.93 is: 13,393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.27 : 24,373.91 = 9,705.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.27/24,373.91 = 9,705.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.27x = 24,373.91 × 9,705.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.27x = 236,571,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,571,397.15/17,663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.41

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