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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.91, 24,377.59 and 9,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.91, 24,377.59 and 9,707.60 is: 13,396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.91 : 24,377.59 = 9,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.91/24,377.59 = 9,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.91x = 24,377.59 × 9,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.91x = 236,647,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,647,965.76/17,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.50

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