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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.41, 24,388.23 and 9,714.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.41, 24,388.23 and 9,714.97 is: 13,406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.41 : 24,388.23 = 9,714.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.41/24,388.23 = 9,714.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.41x = 24,388.23 × 9,714.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.41x = 236,930,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,930,922.80/17,672.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,406.83

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