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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.98, 24,383.30 and 9,711.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.98, 24,383.30 and 9,711.27 is: 13,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.98 : 24,383.30 = 9,711.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.98/24,383.30 = 9,711.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.98x = 24,383.30 × 9,711.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.98x = 236,792,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,792,761.23/17,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.61

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