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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.43, 24,370.88 and 9,702.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.43, 24,370.88 and 9,702.45 is: 13,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.43 : 24,370.88 = 9,702.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.43/24,370.88 = 9,702.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.43x = 24,370.88 × 9,702.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.43x = 236,457,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,457,196.14/17,660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.10

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