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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.58, 24,384.96 and 9,603.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.58, 24,384.96 and 9,603.98 is: 13,253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.58 : 24,384.96 = 9,603.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.58/24,384.96 = 9,603.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.58x = 24,384.96 × 9,603.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.58x = 234,192,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,192,668.14/17,670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.25

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