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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.73, 24,380.19 and 9,709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.73, 24,380.19 and 9,709.02 is: 13,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.73 : 24,380.19 = 9,709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.73/24,380.19 = 9,709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.73x = 24,380.19 × 9,709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.73x = 236,707,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,707,752.31/17,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,398.50

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