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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.59, 24,066.47 and 9,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.59, 24,066.47 and 9,679.60 is: 13,356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.59 : 24,066.47 = 9,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.59/24,066.47 = 9,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.59x = 24,066.47 × 9,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.59x = 232,953,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,953,803.01/17,440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,356.99

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