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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.87, 24,391.79 and 9,609.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.87, 24,391.79 and 9,609.07 is: 13,260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.87 : 24,391.79 = 9,609.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.87/24,391.79 = 9,609.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.87x = 24,391.79 × 9,609.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.87x = 234,382,417.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,382,417.54/17,674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.77

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