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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.37, 24,389.72 and 9,607.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.37, 24,389.72 and 9,607.57 is: 13,258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.37 : 24,389.72 = 9,607.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.37/24,389.72 = 9,607.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.37x = 24,389.72 × 9,607.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.37x = 234,325,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,325,942.18/17,673.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.70

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