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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.45, 24,381.97 and 9,710.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.45, 24,381.97 and 9,710.67 is: 13,400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.45 : 24,381.97 = 9,710.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.45/24,381.97 = 9,710.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.45x = 24,381.97 × 9,710.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.45x = 236,765,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,765,264.62/17,668.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.45

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