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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.52, 24,377.46 and 9,707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.52, 24,377.46 and 9,707.50 is: 13,396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.52 : 24,377.46 = 9,707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.52/24,377.46 = 9,707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.52x = 24,377.46 × 9,707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.52x = 236,644,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,644,192.95/17,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.58

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