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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.91, 24,388.92 and 9,715.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.91, 24,388.92 and 9,715.47 is: 13,407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.91 : 24,388.92 = 9,715.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.91/24,388.92 = 9,715.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.91x = 24,388.92 × 9,715.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.91x = 236,949,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,949,820.59/17,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,407.52

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