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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.58, 24,383.58 and 9,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.58, 24,383.58 and 9,603 is: 13,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.58 : 24,383.58 = 9,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.58/24,383.58 = 9,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.58x = 24,383.58 × 9,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.58x = 234,155,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,155,518.74/17,669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.90

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