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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.41, 24,462.45 and 9,660.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.41, 24,462.45 and 9,660.01 is: 13,330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.41 : 24,462.45 = 9,660.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.41/24,462.45 = 9,660.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.41x = 24,462.45 × 9,660.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.41x = 236,307,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,307,511.62/17,726.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.82

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