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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.15, 24,383.57 and 9,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.15, 24,383.57 and 9,711.56 is: 13,402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.15 : 24,383.57 = 9,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.15/24,383.57 = 9,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.15x = 24,383.57 × 9,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.15x = 236,802,405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,802,405.43/17,669.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.03

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