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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.71, 24,376.79 and 9,706.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.71, 24,376.79 and 9,706.92 is: 13,395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.71 : 24,376.79 = 9,706.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.71/24,376.79 = 9,706.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.71x = 24,376.79 × 9,706.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.71x = 236,623,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,623,501.85/17,664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.27

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