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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.64, 24,383.34 and 9,711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.64, 24,383.34 and 9,711.39 is: 13,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.64 : 24,383.34 = 9,711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.64/24,383.34 = 9,711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.64x = 24,383.34 × 9,711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.64x = 236,796,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,796,124.24/17,669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.30

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