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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.47, 24,384.71 and 9,712.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.47, 24,384.71 and 9,712.67 is: 13,403.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.47 : 24,384.71 = 9,712.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.47/24,384.71 = 9,712.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.47x = 24,384.71 × 9,712.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.47x = 236,840,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,840,592.71/17,670.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.19

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