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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.16, 24,392.58 and 13,203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.16, 24,392.58 and 13,203.70 is: 18,237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.16 : 24,392.58 = 13,203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.16/24,392.58 = 13,203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.16x = 24,392.58 × 13,203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.16x = 322,072,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,072,308.55/17,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,237.22

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