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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.87, 24,390.41 and 9,608.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.87, 24,390.41 and 9,608.07 is: 13,259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.87 : 24,390.41 = 9,608.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.87/24,390.41 = 9,608.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.87x = 24,390.41 × 9,608.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.87x = 234,344,766.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,344,766.61/17,673.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.39

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