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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.23, 24,379.39 and 9,708.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.23, 24,379.39 and 9,708.45 is: 13,397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.23 : 24,379.39 = 9,708.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.23/24,379.39 = 9,708.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.23x = 24,379.39 × 9,708.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.23x = 236,686,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,686,088.85/17,666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,397.66

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