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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.96, 24,391.29 and 9,717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.96, 24,391.29 and 9,717.15 is: 13,409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.96 : 24,391.29 = 9,717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.96/24,391.29 = 9,717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.96x = 24,391.29 × 9,717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.96x = 237,013,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,013,823.62/17,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.58

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