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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.51, 24,371.42 and 9,594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.51, 24,371.42 and 9,594.12 is: 13,239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.51 : 24,371.42 = 9,594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.51/24,371.42 = 9,594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.51x = 24,371.42 × 9,594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.51x = 233,822,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,822,280.08/17,660.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.84

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