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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,617.07, 24,313.09 and 9,660.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,617.07, 24,313.09 and 9,660.85 is: 13,332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,617.07 : 24,313.09 = 9,660.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,617.07/24,313.09 = 9,660.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,617.07x = 24,313.09 × 9,660.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,617.07x = 234,885,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,885,115.53/17,617.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332.81

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