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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.99, 24,390.68 and 9,716.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.99, 24,390.68 and 9,716.55 is: 13,409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.99 : 24,390.68 = 9,716.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.99/24,390.68 = 9,716.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.99x = 24,390.68 × 9,716.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.99x = 236,993,261.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,993,261.75/17,673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.15

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