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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.12, 24,372.48 and 9,703.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.12, 24,372.48 and 9,703.14 is: 13,390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.12 : 24,372.48 = 9,703.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.12/24,372.48 = 9,703.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.12x = 24,372.48 × 9,703.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.12x = 236,489,585.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,489,585.59/17,661.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.41

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