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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.14, 24,369.78 and 9,702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.14, 24,369.78 and 9,702.70 is: 13,389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.14 : 24,369.78 = 9,702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.14/24,369.78 = 9,702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.14x = 24,369.78 × 9,702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.14x = 236,452,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,452,664.41/17,660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.06

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