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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.93, 24,386.06 and 9,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.93, 24,386.06 and 9,713.70 is: 13,405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.93 : 24,386.06 = 9,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.93/24,386.06 = 9,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.93x = 24,386.06 × 9,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.93x = 236,878,822.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,878,822.45/17,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,405.76

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