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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.19, 24,384.92 and 9,713.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.19, 24,384.92 and 9,713.23 is: 13,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.19 : 24,384.92 = 9,713.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.19/24,384.92 = 9,713.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.19x = 24,384.92 × 9,713.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.19x = 236,856,287.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,856,287.93/17,670.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.29

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