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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.15, 24,386.15 and 9,713.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.15, 24,386.15 and 9,713.90 is: 13,404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.15 : 24,386.15 = 9,713.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.15/24,386.15 = 9,713.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.15x = 24,386.15 × 9,713.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.15x = 236,884,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,884,451.98/17,672.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.40

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