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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.93, 24,381.91 and 9,710.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.93, 24,381.91 and 9,710.70 is: 13,401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.93 : 24,381.91 = 9,710.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.93/24,381.91 = 9,710.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.93x = 24,381.91 × 9,710.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.93x = 236,765,471.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,765,471.29/17,666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.62

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