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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.90, 24,376.38 and 9,706.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.90, 24,376.38 and 9,706.96 is: 13,394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.90 : 24,376.38 = 9,706.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.90/24,376.38 = 9,706.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.90x = 24,376.38 × 9,706.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.90x = 236,620,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,620,545.60/17,664.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.96

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