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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.93, 24,386.94 and 9,713.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.93, 24,386.94 and 9,713.98 is: 13,405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.93 : 24,386.94 = 9,713.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.93/24,386.94 = 9,713.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.93x = 24,386.94 × 9,713.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.93x = 236,894,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,894,247.42/17,671.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,405.11

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