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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.02, 24,390.30 and 9,716.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.02, 24,390.30 and 9,716.46 is: 13,408.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.02 : 24,390.30 = 9,716.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.02/24,390.30 = 9,716.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.02x = 24,390.30 × 9,716.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.02x = 236,987,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,987,374.34/17,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.80

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