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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,699.61, 24,425.27 and 9,741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,699.61, 24,425.27 and 9,741.66 is: 13,443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,699.61 : 24,425.27 = 9,741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,699.61/24,425.27 = 9,741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,699.61x = 24,425.27 × 9,741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,699.61x = 237,942,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,942,663.57/17,699.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.39

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