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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.52, 24,376.08 and 9,706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.52, 24,376.08 and 9,706.50 is: 13,395.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.52 : 24,376.08 = 9,706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.52/24,376.08 = 9,706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.52x = 24,376.08 × 9,706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.52x = 236,606,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,606,420.52/17,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.20

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