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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.46, 24,313.67 and 9,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.46, 24,313.67 and 9,660.52 is: 13,331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.46 : 24,313.67 = 9,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.46/24,313.67 = 9,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.46x = 24,313.67 × 9,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.46x = 234,882,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,882,576.86/17,618.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.62

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