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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.48, 24,390.54 and 9,607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.48, 24,390.54 and 9,607.96 is: 13,258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.48 : 24,390.54 = 9,607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.48/24,390.54 = 9,607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.48x = 24,390.54 × 9,607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.48x = 234,343,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,343,332.70/17,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.85

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