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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.32, 24,377.76 and 9,707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.32, 24,377.76 and 9,707.36 is: 13,396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.32 : 24,377.76 = 9,707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.32/24,377.76 = 9,707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.32x = 24,377.76 × 9,707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.32x = 236,643,692.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,643,692.31/17,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.71

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