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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.93, 24,058.08 and 9,671.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.93, 24,058.08 and 9,671.95 is: 13,347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.93 : 24,058.08 = 9,671.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.93/24,058.08 = 9,671.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.93x = 24,058.08 × 9,671.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.93x = 232,688,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,688,486.71/17,432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.64

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