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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,665.32, 24,377.65 and 9,707.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,665.32, 24,377.65 and 9,707.55 is: 13,396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,665.32 : 24,377.65 = 9,707.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,665.32/24,377.65 = 9,707.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,665.32x = 24,377.65 × 9,707.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,665.32x = 236,647,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,647,256.26/17,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.15

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