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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,766.09, 24,516.81 and 9,699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,766.09, 24,516.81 and 9,699.44 is: 13,385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,766.09 : 24,516.81 = 9,699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,766.09/24,516.81 = 9,699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,766.09x = 24,516.81 × 9,699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,766.09x = 237,799,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,799,205.00/17,766.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.01

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