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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.76, 24,383.33 and 9,711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.76, 24,383.33 and 9,711.18 is: 13,401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.76 : 24,383.33 = 9,711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.76/24,383.33 = 9,711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.76x = 24,383.33 × 9,711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.76x = 236,790,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,790,894.49/17,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.67

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