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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.25, 24,376.68 and 9,706.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.25, 24,376.68 and 9,706.63 is: 13,395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.25 : 24,376.68 = 9,706.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.25/24,376.68 = 9,706.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.25x = 24,376.68 × 9,706.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.25x = 236,615,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,615,413.39/17,664.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.16

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