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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.26, 24,385.40 and 9,712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.26, 24,385.40 and 9,712.68 is: 13,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.26 : 24,385.40 = 9,712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.26/24,385.40 = 9,712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.26x = 24,385.40 × 9,712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.26x = 236,847,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,847,586.87/17,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.74

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