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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.12, 24,380.33 and 9,709.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.12, 24,380.33 and 9,709.34 is: 13,398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.12 : 24,380.33 = 9,709.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.12/24,380.33 = 9,709.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.12x = 24,380.33 × 9,709.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.12x = 236,716,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,716,742.83/17,667.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,398.72

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