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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.39, 24,391.07 and 9,716.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.39, 24,391.07 and 9,716.78 is: 13,409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.39 : 24,391.07 = 9,716.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.39/24,391.07 = 9,716.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.39x = 24,391.07 × 9,716.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.39x = 237,002,661.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,002,661.15/17,674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.38

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