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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.10, 24,371.34 and 9,701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.10, 24,371.34 and 9,701.82 is: 13,388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.10 : 24,371.34 = 9,701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.10/24,371.34 = 9,701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.10x = 24,371.34 × 9,701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.10x = 236,446,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,446,353.84/17,660.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.73

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