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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.31, 24,383.49 and 9,711.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.31, 24,383.49 and 9,711.66 is: 13,402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.31 : 24,383.49 = 9,711.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.31/24,383.49 = 9,711.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.31x = 24,383.49 × 9,711.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.31x = 236,804,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,804,164.49/17,669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.00

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