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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.56, 24,382.96 and 9,711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.56, 24,382.96 and 9,711.12 is: 13,401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.56 : 24,382.96 = 9,711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.56/24,382.96 = 9,711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.56x = 24,382.96 × 9,711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.56x = 236,785,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,785,850.52/17,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.54

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