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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.14, 24,383.86 and 9,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.14, 24,383.86 and 9,711.56 is: 13,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.14 : 24,383.86 = 9,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.14/24,383.86 = 9,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.14x = 24,383.86 × 9,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.14x = 236,805,319.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,805,319.42/17,669.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.20

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