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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.73, 24,314.07 and 9,660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.73, 24,314.07 and 9,660.36 is: 13,330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.73 : 24,314.07 = 9,660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.73/24,314.07 = 9,660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.73x = 24,314.07 × 9,660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.73x = 234,882,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,882,796.67/17,619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.67

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