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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.95, 24,377.35 and 9,707.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.95, 24,377.35 and 9,707.01 is: 13,395.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.95 : 24,377.35 = 9,707.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.95/24,377.35 = 9,707.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.95x = 24,377.35 × 9,707.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.95x = 236,631,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,631,082.60/17,664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.51

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