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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.48, 24,373.42 and 9,704.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.48, 24,373.42 and 9,704.28 is: 13,392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.48 : 24,373.42 = 9,704.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.48/24,373.42 = 9,704.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.48x = 24,373.42 × 9,704.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.48x = 236,526,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,526,492.24/17,661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.22

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