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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.04, 24,376.50 and 9,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.04, 24,376.50 and 9,708.60 is: 13,396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.04 : 24,376.50 = 9,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.04/24,376.50 = 9,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.04x = 24,376.50 × 9,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.04x = 236,661,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,661,687.90/17,666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.42

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