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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.76, 24,372.27 and 9,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.76, 24,372.27 and 9,702.92 is: 13,390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.76 : 24,372.27 = 9,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.76/24,372.27 = 9,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.76x = 24,372.27 × 9,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.76x = 236,482,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,482,064.17/17,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.25

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