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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.63, 24,377.37 and 9,706.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.63, 24,377.37 and 9,706.65 is: 13,395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.63 : 24,377.37 = 9,706.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.63/24,377.37 = 9,706.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.63x = 24,377.37 × 9,706.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.63x = 236,622,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,622,598.51/17,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.28

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