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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.98, 24,373.53 and 9,703.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.98, 24,373.53 and 9,703.94 is: 13,391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.98 : 24,373.53 = 9,703.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.98/24,373.53 = 9,703.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.98x = 24,373.53 × 9,703.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.98x = 236,519,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,519,272.71/17,661.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,391.44

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