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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.05, 24,108.71 and 9,917.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.05, 24,108.71 and 9,917.67 is: 13,684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.05 : 24,108.71 = 9,917.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.05/24,108.71 = 9,917.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.05x = 24,108.71 × 9,917.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.05x = 239,102,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,102,180.32/17,473.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.06

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