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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.93, 24,467.31 and 9,663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.93, 24,467.31 and 9,663.53 is: 13,335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.93 : 24,467.31 = 9,663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.93/24,467.31 = 9,663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.93x = 24,467.31 × 9,663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.93x = 236,440,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,440,584.20/17,729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.67

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