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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.19, 24,312.93 and 9,660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.19, 24,312.93 and 9,660.39 is: 13,331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.19 : 24,312.93 = 9,660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.19/24,312.93 = 9,660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.19x = 24,312.93 × 9,660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.19x = 234,872,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,872,385.84/17,618.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.24

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