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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.15, 24,376.76 and 9,706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.15, 24,376.76 and 9,706.32 is: 13,394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.15 : 24,376.76 = 9,706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.15/24,376.76 = 9,706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.15x = 24,376.76 × 9,706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.15x = 236,608,584.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,608,584.59/17,664.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.85

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