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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.99, 24,454.98 and 9,654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.99, 24,454.98 and 9,654.60 is: 13,323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.99 : 24,454.98 = 9,654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.99/24,454.98 = 9,654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.99x = 24,454.98 × 9,654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.99x = 236,103,049.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,103,049.91/17,720.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.36

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