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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.70, 24,461.18 and 9,659.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.70, 24,461.18 and 9,659.46 is: 13,329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.70 : 24,461.18 = 9,659.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.70/24,461.18 = 9,659.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.70x = 24,461.18 × 9,659.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.70x = 236,281,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,281,741.47/17,725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.90

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