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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.96, 24,390.54 and 9,608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.96, 24,390.54 and 9,608.16 is: 13,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.96 : 24,390.54 = 9,608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.96/24,390.54 = 9,608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.96x = 24,390.54 × 9,608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.96x = 234,348,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,348,186.79/17,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.52

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