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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.97, 24,382.44 and 9,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.97, 24,382.44 and 9,710.80 is: 13,401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.97 : 24,382.44 = 9,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.97/24,382.44 = 9,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.97x = 24,382.44 × 9,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.97x = 236,772,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,772,998.35/17,667.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.26

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