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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.66, 24,414.86 and 9,733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.66, 24,414.86 and 9,733.88 is: 13,432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.66 : 24,414.86 = 9,733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.66/24,414.86 = 9,733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.66x = 24,414.86 × 9,733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.66x = 237,651,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,651,317.46/17,691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.96

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