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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.74, 24,383.32 and 9,711.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.74, 24,383.32 and 9,711.17 is: 13,401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.74 : 24,383.32 = 9,711.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.74/24,383.32 = 9,711.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.74x = 24,383.32 × 9,711.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.74x = 236,790,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,790,702.71/17,668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.68

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