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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.29, 24,383.34 and 9,711.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.29, 24,383.34 and 9,711.35 is: 13,401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.29 : 24,383.34 = 9,711.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.29/24,383.34 = 9,711.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.29x = 24,383.34 × 9,711.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.29x = 236,795,148.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,795,148.91/17,669.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.51

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