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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.21, 24,314.85 and 9,661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.21, 24,314.85 and 9,661.44 is: 13,332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.21 : 24,314.85 = 9,661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.21/24,314.85 = 9,661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.21x = 24,314.85 × 9,661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.21x = 234,916,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,916,464.38/17,619.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332.97

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