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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,698.55, 24,424.49 and 9,741.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,698.55, 24,424.49 and 9,741.29 is: 13,443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,698.55 : 24,424.49 = 9,741.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,698.55/24,424.49 = 9,741.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,698.55x = 24,424.49 × 9,741.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,698.55x = 237,925,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,925,869.36/17,698.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.24

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