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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.30, 24,376.32 and 9,597.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.30, 24,376.32 and 9,597.74 is: 13,244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.30 : 24,376.32 = 9,597.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.30/24,376.32 = 9,597.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.30x = 24,376.32 × 9,597.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.30x = 233,957,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,957,459.64/17,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.65

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