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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.29, 24,389.48 and 9,716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.29, 24,389.48 and 9,716.25 is: 13,408.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.29 : 24,389.48 = 9,716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.29/24,389.48 = 9,716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.29x = 24,389.48 × 9,716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.29x = 236,974,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,974,236.47/17,673.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.61

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