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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.78, 24,377.39 and 9,707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.78, 24,377.39 and 9,707.52 is: 13,396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.78 : 24,377.39 = 9,707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.78/24,377.39 = 9,707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.78x = 24,377.39 × 9,707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.78x = 236,643,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,643,830.55/17,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.37

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