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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.21, 24,376.95 and 9,705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.21, 24,376.95 and 9,705.96 is: 13,394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.21 : 24,376.95 = 9,705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.21/24,376.95 = 9,705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.21x = 24,376.95 × 9,705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.21x = 236,601,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,601,701.62/17,664.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.41

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