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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.27, 24,384.99 and 9,712.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.27, 24,384.99 and 9,712.32 is: 13,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.27 : 24,384.99 = 9,712.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.27/24,384.99 = 9,712.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.27x = 24,384.99 × 9,712.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.27x = 236,834,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,834,826.08/17,670.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.01

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