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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.41, 24,386.85 and 9,713.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.41, 24,386.85 and 9,713.97 is: 13,405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.41 : 24,386.85 = 9,713.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.41/24,386.85 = 9,713.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.41x = 24,386.85 × 9,713.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.41x = 236,893,129.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,893,129.29/17,671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,405.45

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