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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.87, 24,389.03 and 9,607.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.87, 24,389.03 and 9,607.07 is: 13,258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.87 : 24,389.03 = 9,607.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.87/24,389.03 = 9,607.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.87x = 24,389.03 × 9,607.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.87x = 234,307,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,307,038.70/17,672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.01

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