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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.82, 24,376.09 and 9,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.82, 24,376.09 and 9,706.56 is: 13,395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.82 : 24,376.09 = 9,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.82/24,376.09 = 9,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.82x = 24,376.09 × 9,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.82x = 236,607,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,607,931.62/17,663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.06

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