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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.02, 24,390.91 and 9,717.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.02, 24,390.91 and 9,717.19 is: 13,409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.02 : 24,390.91 = 9,717.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.02/24,390.91 = 9,717.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.02x = 24,390.91 × 9,717.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.02x = 237,010,936.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,010,936.20/17,675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.37

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