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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.67, 24,383.27 and 9,711.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.67, 24,383.27 and 9,711.41 is: 13,402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.67 : 24,383.27 = 9,711.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.67/24,383.27 = 9,711.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.67x = 24,383.27 × 9,711.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.67x = 236,795,810.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,795,810.19/17,668.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.02

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