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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.22, 24,382.98 and 9,711.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.22, 24,382.98 and 9,711.42 is: 13,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.22 : 24,382.98 = 9,711.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.22/24,382.98 = 9,711.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.22x = 24,382.98 × 9,711.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.22x = 236,793,359.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,793,359.63/17,669.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.46

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