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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.67, 24,313.76 and 9,660.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.67, 24,313.76 and 9,660.72 is: 13,331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.67 : 24,313.76 = 9,660.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.67/24,313.76 = 9,660.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.67x = 24,313.76 × 9,660.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.67x = 234,888,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,888,379.20/17,618.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.79

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