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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.06, 24,389.88 and 9,716.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.06, 24,389.88 and 9,716.21 is: 13,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.06 : 24,389.88 = 9,716.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.06/24,389.88 = 9,716.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.06x = 24,389.88 × 9,716.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.06x = 236,977,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,977,195.95/17,674.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.19

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