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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.76, 24,385.66 and 9,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.76, 24,385.66 and 9,713.12 is: 13,404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.76 : 24,385.66 = 9,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.76/24,385.66 = 9,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.76x = 24,385.66 × 9,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.76x = 236,860,695.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,860,695.65/17,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.11

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