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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.47, 24,372.03 and 9,703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.47, 24,372.03 and 9,703.27 is: 13,390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.47 : 24,372.03 = 9,703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.47/24,372.03 = 9,703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.47x = 24,372.03 × 9,703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.47x = 236,488,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,488,387.54/17,660.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.83

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