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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.70, 24,380.93 and 9,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.70, 24,380.93 and 9,709.92 is: 13,399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.70 : 24,380.93 = 9,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.70/24,380.93 = 9,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.70x = 24,380.93 × 9,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.70x = 236,736,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,736,904.10/17,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,399.42

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