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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.63, 24,383.16 and 9,711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.63, 24,383.16 and 9,711.06 is: 13,401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.63 : 24,383.16 = 9,711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.63/24,383.16 = 9,711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.63x = 24,383.16 × 9,711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.63x = 236,786,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,786,329.75/17,668.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.51

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