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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.81, 24,390.61 and 9,716.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.81, 24,390.61 and 9,716.97 is: 13,409.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.81 : 24,390.61 = 9,716.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.81/24,390.61 = 9,716.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.81x = 24,390.61 × 9,716.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.81x = 237,002,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,002,825.65/17,674.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.07

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