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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.16, 24,382.58 and 9,710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.16, 24,382.58 and 9,710.90 is: 13,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.16 : 24,382.58 = 9,710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.16/24,382.58 = 9,710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.16x = 24,382.58 × 9,710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.16x = 236,776,717.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,776,717.09/17,668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.32

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