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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,617.60, 24,312.30 and 9,659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,617.60, 24,312.30 and 9,659.66 is: 13,330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,617.60 : 24,312.30 = 9,659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,617.60/24,312.30 = 9,659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,617.60x = 24,312.30 × 9,659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,617.60x = 234,848,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,848,551.82/17,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.34

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