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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.29, 24,384.72 and 9,712.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.29, 24,384.72 and 9,712.35 is: 13,402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.29 : 24,384.72 = 9,712.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.29/24,384.72 = 9,712.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.29x = 24,384.72 × 9,712.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.29x = 236,832,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,832,935.29/17,670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.89

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