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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.48, 24,385.84 and 9,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.48, 24,385.84 and 9,713.30 is: 13,404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.48 : 24,385.84 = 9,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.48/24,385.84 = 9,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.48x = 24,385.84 × 9,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.48x = 236,866,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,866,979.67/17,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.67

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