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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.88, 24,386.70 and 9,714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.88, 24,386.70 and 9,714.16 is: 13,406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.88 : 24,386.70 = 9,714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.88/24,386.70 = 9,714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.88x = 24,386.70 × 9,714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.88x = 236,896,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,896,305.67/17,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,406.03

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