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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.83, 24,385.57 and 9,713.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.83, 24,385.57 and 9,713.18 is: 13,404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.83 : 24,385.57 = 9,713.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.83/24,385.57 = 9,713.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.83x = 24,385.57 × 9,713.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.83x = 236,861,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,861,467.49/17,670.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.10

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