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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.03, 24,391.53 and 9,717.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.03, 24,391.53 and 9,717.77 is: 13,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.03 : 24,391.53 = 9,717.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.03/24,391.53 = 9,717.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.03x = 24,391.53 × 9,717.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.03x = 237,031,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,031,156.53/17,675.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.51

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