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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.79, 24,383.25 and 9,711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.79, 24,383.25 and 9,711.81 is: 13,401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.79 : 24,383.25 = 9,711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.79/24,383.25 = 9,711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.79x = 24,383.25 × 9,711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.79x = 236,805,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,805,491.18/17,669.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.72

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