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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.31, 24,313.06 and 9,660.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.31, 24,313.06 and 9,660.47 is: 13,331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.31 : 24,313.06 = 9,660.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.31/24,313.06 = 9,660.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.31x = 24,313.06 × 9,660.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.31x = 234,875,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,875,477.25/17,618.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.33

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