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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.22, 24,313.19 and 9,660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.22, 24,313.19 and 9,660.56 is: 13,331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.22 : 24,313.19 = 9,660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.22/24,313.19 = 9,660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.22x = 24,313.19 × 9,660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.22x = 234,878,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,878,860.92/17,618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.59

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