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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.26, 24,314.40 and 9,661.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.26, 24,314.40 and 9,661.46 is: 13,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.26 : 24,314.40 = 9,661.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.26/24,314.40 = 9,661.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.26x = 24,314.40 × 9,661.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.26x = 234,912,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,912,603.02/17,619.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332.72

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