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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.76, 24,376.41 and 9,705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.76, 24,376.41 and 9,705.92 is: 13,394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.76 : 24,376.41 = 9,705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.76/24,376.41 = 9,705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.76x = 24,376.41 × 9,705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.76x = 236,595,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,595,363.47/17,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.39

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