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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.66, 24,382.34 and 9,602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.66, 24,382.34 and 9,602.12 is: 13,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.66 : 24,382.34 = 9,602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.66/24,382.34 = 9,602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.66x = 24,382.34 × 9,602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.66x = 234,122,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,122,101.18/17,668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.70

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