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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.80, 24,386.68 and 9,605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.80, 24,386.68 and 9,605.28 is: 13,255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.80 : 24,386.68 = 9,605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.80/24,386.68 = 9,605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.80x = 24,386.68 × 9,605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.80x = 234,240,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,240,889.67/17,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.07

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