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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,685.66, 24,406.60 and 9,728.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,685.66, 24,406.60 and 9,728.29 is: 13,425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,685.66 : 24,406.60 = 9,728.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,685.66/24,406.60 = 9,728.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,685.66x = 24,406.60 × 9,728.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,685.66x = 237,434,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,434,360.68/17,685.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.25

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