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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.40, 24,390.92 and 9,716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.40, 24,390.92 and 9,716.56 is: 13,408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.40 : 24,390.92 = 9,716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.40/24,390.92 = 9,716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.40x = 24,390.92 × 9,716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.40x = 236,995,800.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,995,800.95/17,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.99

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