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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.88, 24,390.84 and 9,717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.88, 24,390.84 and 9,717.16 is: 13,410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.88 : 24,390.84 = 9,717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.88/24,390.84 = 9,717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.88x = 24,390.84 × 9,717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.88x = 237,009,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,009,694.81/17,673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.17

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