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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.97, 24,386.58 and 9,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.97, 24,386.58 and 9,713.80 is: 13,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.97 : 24,386.58 = 9,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.97/24,386.58 = 9,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.97x = 24,386.58 × 9,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.97x = 236,886,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,886,360.80/17,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,405.40

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