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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.93, 24,371.28 and 9,703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.93, 24,371.28 and 9,703.26 is: 13,390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.93 : 24,371.28 = 9,703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.93/24,371.28 = 9,703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.93x = 24,371.28 × 9,703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.93x = 236,480,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,480,866.37/17,660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.06

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