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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.97, 24,377.64 and 9,707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.97, 24,377.64 and 9,707.70 is: 13,396.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.97 : 24,377.64 = 9,707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.97/24,377.64 = 9,707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.97x = 24,377.64 × 9,707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.97x = 236,650,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,650,815.83/17,664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.62

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