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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.44, 24,383.88 and 9,712.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.44, 24,383.88 and 9,712.48 is: 13,403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.44 : 24,383.88 = 9,712.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.44/24,383.88 = 9,712.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.44x = 24,383.88 × 9,712.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.44x = 236,827,946.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,827,946.82/17,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.25

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