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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.63, 24,381.78 and 9,710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.63, 24,381.78 and 9,710.06 is: 13,400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.63 : 24,381.78 = 9,710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.63/24,381.78 = 9,710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.63x = 24,381.78 × 9,710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.63x = 236,748,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,748,388.39/17,667.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.12

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