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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.06, 24,370.94 and 9,702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.06, 24,370.94 and 9,702.44 is: 13,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.06 : 24,370.94 = 9,702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.06/24,370.94 = 9,702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.06x = 24,370.94 × 9,702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.06x = 236,457,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,457,534.58/17,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.40

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