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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.66, 24,387.86 and 9,606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.66, 24,387.86 and 9,606.12 is: 13,256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.66 : 24,387.86 = 9,606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.66/24,387.86 = 9,606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.66x = 24,387.86 × 9,606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.66x = 234,272,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,272,709.70/17,672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.22

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