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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.91, 24,314.30 and 9,660.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.91, 24,314.30 and 9,660.97 is: 13,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.91 : 24,314.30 = 9,660.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.91/24,314.30 = 9,660.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.91x = 24,314.30 × 9,660.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.91x = 234,899,722.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,899,722.87/17,618.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332.25

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