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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.97, 24,385.20 and 9,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.97, 24,385.20 and 9,712.80 is: 13,404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.97 : 24,385.20 = 9,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.97/24,385.20 = 9,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.97x = 24,385.20 × 9,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.97x = 236,848,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,848,570.56/17,669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.02

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