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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.88, 24,385.08 and 9,712.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.88, 24,385.08 and 9,712.36 is: 13,402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.88 : 24,385.08 = 9,712.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.88/24,385.08 = 9,712.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.88x = 24,385.08 × 9,712.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.88x = 236,836,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,836,675.59/17,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.65

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