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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.60, 24,375.92 and 9,705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.60, 24,375.92 and 9,705.62 is: 13,393.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.60 : 24,375.92 = 9,705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.60/24,375.92 = 9,705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.60x = 24,375.92 × 9,705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.60x = 236,583,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,583,416.67/17,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.84

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