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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,640.61, 24,343.94 and 9,682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,640.61, 24,343.94 and 9,682.66 is: 13,362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,640.61 : 24,343.94 = 9,682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,640.61/24,343.94 = 9,682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,640.61x = 24,343.94 × 9,682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,640.61x = 235,714,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,714,094.08/17,640.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,362.01

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