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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.80, 24,376.12 and 9,706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.80, 24,376.12 and 9,706.18 is: 13,394.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.80 : 24,376.12 = 9,706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.80/24,376.12 = 9,706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.80x = 24,376.12 × 9,706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.80x = 236,599,008.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,599,008.42/17,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.57

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