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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.04, 24,391.80 and 9,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.04, 24,391.80 and 9,717.60 is: 13,410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.04 : 24,391.80 = 9,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.04/24,391.80 = 9,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.04x = 24,391.80 × 9,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.04x = 237,029,755.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,029,755.68/17,675.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.42

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