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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.27, 24,386.49 and 9,713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.27, 24,386.49 and 9,713.68 is: 13,404.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.27 : 24,386.49 = 9,713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.27/24,386.49 = 9,713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.27x = 24,386.49 × 9,713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.27x = 236,882,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,882,560.18/17,671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.95

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