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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.58, 24,372.04 and 9,703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.58, 24,372.04 and 9,703.32 is: 13,390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.58 : 24,372.04 = 9,703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.58/24,372.04 = 9,703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.58x = 24,372.04 × 9,703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.58x = 236,489,703.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,489,703.17/17,660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.82

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