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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.03, 24,370.88 and 9,702.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.03, 24,370.88 and 9,702.18 is: 13,389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.03 : 24,370.88 = 9,702.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.03/24,370.88 = 9,702.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.03x = 24,370.88 × 9,702.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.03x = 236,450,616.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,450,616.01/17,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.03

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