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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.41, 24,383.37 and 9,602.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.41, 24,383.37 and 9,602.87 is: 13,251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.41 : 24,383.37 = 9,602.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.41/24,383.37 = 9,602.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.41x = 24,383.37 × 9,602.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.41x = 234,150,332.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,150,332.27/17,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.74

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