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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.85, 24,233.83 and 9,903.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.85, 24,233.83 and 9,903.42 is: 13,666.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.85 : 24,233.83 = 9,903.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.85/24,233.83 = 9,903.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.85x = 24,233.83 × 9,903.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.85x = 239,997,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,997,771.94/17,560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.64

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