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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.34, 24,381.63 and 9,709.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.34, 24,381.63 and 9,709.35 is: 13,400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.34 : 24,381.63 = 9,709.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.34/24,381.63 = 9,709.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.34x = 24,381.63 × 9,709.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.34x = 236,729,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,729,779.24/17,666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.05

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