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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.88, 24,376.32 and 9,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.88, 24,376.32 and 9,706.28 is: 13,394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.88 : 24,376.32 = 9,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.88/24,376.32 = 9,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.88x = 24,376.32 × 9,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.88x = 236,603,387.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,603,387.29/17,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.76

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