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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.60, 24,377.30 and 9,706.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.60, 24,377.30 and 9,706.62 is: 13,395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.60 : 24,377.30 = 9,706.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.60/24,377.30 = 9,706.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.60x = 24,377.30 × 9,706.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.60x = 236,621,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,621,187.73/17,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.22

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