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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.63, 24,375.99 and 9,705.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.63, 24,375.99 and 9,705.65 is: 13,393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.63 : 24,375.99 = 9,705.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.63/24,375.99 = 9,705.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.63x = 24,375.99 × 9,705.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.63x = 236,584,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,584,705.46/17,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,393.89

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