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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.67, 24,420.18 and 9,738.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.67, 24,420.18 and 9,738.05 is: 13,438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.67 : 24,420.18 = 9,738.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.67/24,420.18 = 9,738.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.67x = 24,420.18 × 9,738.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.67x = 237,804,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,804,916.95/17,695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,438.60

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