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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.23, 24,383.85 and 9,711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.23, 24,383.85 and 9,711.43 is: 13,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.23 : 24,383.85 = 9,711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.23/24,383.85 = 9,711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.23x = 24,383.85 × 9,711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.23x = 236,802,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,802,052.41/17,669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.95

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