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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.54, 24,384.11 and 9,711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.54, 24,384.11 and 9,711.90 is: 13,402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.54 : 24,384.11 = 9,711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.54/24,384.11 = 9,711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.54x = 24,384.11 × 9,711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.54x = 236,815,989.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,815,989.35/17,669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.50

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