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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.13, 24,376.95 and 9,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.13, 24,376.95 and 9,706.56 is: 13,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.13 : 24,376.95 = 9,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.13/24,376.95 = 9,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.13x = 24,376.95 × 9,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.13x = 236,616,327.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,616,327.79/17,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.30

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