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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.12, 24,383.46 and 9,711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.12, 24,383.46 and 9,711.14 is: 13,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.12 : 24,383.46 = 9,711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.12/24,383.46 = 9,711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.12x = 24,383.46 × 9,711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.12x = 236,791,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,791,193.74/17,669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.41

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