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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.98, 24,377.66 and 9,706.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.98, 24,377.66 and 9,706.94 is: 13,395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.98 : 24,377.66 = 9,706.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.98/24,377.66 = 9,706.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.98x = 24,377.66 × 9,706.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.98x = 236,632,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,632,482.96/17,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.57

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