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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.73, 24,390.06 and 9,715.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.73, 24,390.06 and 9,715.93 is: 13,408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.73 : 24,390.06 = 9,715.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.73/24,390.06 = 9,715.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.73x = 24,390.06 × 9,715.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.73x = 236,972,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,972,115.66/17,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.16

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