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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.02, 24,383.40 and 9,711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.02, 24,383.40 and 9,711.43 is: 13,401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.02 : 24,383.40 = 9,711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.02/24,383.40 = 9,711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.02x = 24,383.40 × 9,711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.02x = 236,797,682.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,797,682.26/17,669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.86

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