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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.12, 24,376.56 and 9,706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.12, 24,376.56 and 9,706.14 is: 13,394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.12 : 24,376.56 = 9,706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.12/24,376.56 = 9,706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.12x = 24,376.56 × 9,706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.12x = 236,602,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,602,304.08/17,664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.51

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