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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.78, 24,376.04 and 9,706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.78, 24,376.04 and 9,706.48 is: 13,394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.78 : 24,376.04 = 9,706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.78/24,376.04 = 9,706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.78x = 24,376.04 × 9,706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.78x = 236,605,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,605,471.67/17,663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.95

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