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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,434.93, 24,060.84 and 9,673.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,434.93, 24,060.84 and 9,673.95 is: 13,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,434.93 : 24,060.84 = 9,673.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,434.93/24,060.84 = 9,673.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,434.93x = 24,060.84 × 9,673.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,434.93x = 232,763,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,763,363.12/17,434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.40

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