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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.52, 24,381.60 and 9,710.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.52, 24,381.60 and 9,710.50 is: 13,400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.52 : 24,381.60 = 9,710.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.52/24,381.60 = 9,710.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.52x = 24,381.60 × 9,710.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.52x = 236,757,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,757,526.80/17,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.72

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