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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.94, 24,391.26 and 9,717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.94, 24,391.26 and 9,717.08 is: 13,409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.94 : 24,391.26 = 9,717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.94/24,391.26 = 9,717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.94x = 24,391.26 × 9,717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.94x = 237,011,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,011,824.72/17,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.48

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