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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.51, 24,375.57 and 9,705.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.51, 24,375.57 and 9,705.71 is: 13,393.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.51 : 24,375.57 = 9,705.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.51/24,375.57 = 9,705.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.51x = 24,375.57 × 9,705.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.51x = 236,582,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,582,213.50/17,663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.84

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