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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.30, 24,312.73 and 9,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.30, 24,312.73 and 9,660.26 is: 13,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.30 : 24,312.73 = 9,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.30/24,312.73 = 9,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.30x = 24,312.73 × 9,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.30x = 234,867,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,867,123.24/17,618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.86

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