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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.93, 24,386.01 and 9,713.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.93, 24,386.01 and 9,713.28 is: 13,404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.93 : 24,386.01 = 9,713.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.93/24,386.01 = 9,713.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.93x = 24,386.01 × 9,713.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.93x = 236,868,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,868,143.21/17,670.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.40

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