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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.28, 24,376.70 and 9,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.28, 24,376.70 and 9,707.02 is: 13,395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.28 : 24,376.70 = 9,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.28/24,376.70 = 9,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.28x = 24,376.70 × 9,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.28x = 236,624,944.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,624,944.02/17,664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.68

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