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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.30, 24,503.57 and 9,689.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.30, 24,503.57 and 9,689.95 is: 13,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.30 : 24,503.57 = 9,689.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.30/24,503.57 = 9,689.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.30x = 24,503.57 × 9,689.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.30x = 237,438,258.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,438,258.41/17,756.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.06

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