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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.82, 24,371.94 and 9,703.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.82, 24,371.94 and 9,703.53 is: 13,390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.82 : 24,371.94 = 9,703.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.82/24,371.94 = 9,703.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.82x = 24,371.94 × 9,703.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.82x = 236,493,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,493,850.95/17,660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.88

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