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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.98, 24,382.08 and 9,710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.98, 24,382.08 and 9,710.46 is: 13,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.98 : 24,382.08 = 9,710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.98/24,382.08 = 9,710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.98x = 24,382.08 × 9,710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.98x = 236,761,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,761,212.56/17,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,399.82

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