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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.76, 24,372.86 and 9,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.76, 24,372.86 and 9,703.80 is: 13,391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.76 : 24,372.86 = 9,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.76/24,372.86 = 9,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.76x = 24,372.86 × 9,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.76x = 236,509,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,509,358.87/17,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,391.04

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