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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.01, 24,378.62 and 9,708.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.01, 24,378.62 and 9,708.26 is: 13,397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.01 : 24,378.62 = 9,708.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.01/24,378.62 = 9,708.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.01x = 24,378.62 × 9,708.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.01x = 236,673,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,673,810.97/17,666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,397.13

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