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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.88, 24,385.32 and 9,713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.88, 24,385.32 and 9,713.16 is: 13,404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.88 : 24,385.32 = 9,713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.88/24,385.32 = 9,713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.88x = 24,385.32 × 9,713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.88x = 236,858,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,858,514.81/17,669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.65

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