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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.16, 24,383.28 and 9,602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.16, 24,383.28 and 9,602.76 is: 13,251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.16 : 24,383.28 = 9,602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.16/24,383.28 = 9,602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.16x = 24,383.28 × 9,602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.16x = 234,146,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,146,785.85/17,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.72

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