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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.08, 24,390.99 and 9,717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.08, 24,390.99 and 9,717.25 is: 13,409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.08 : 24,390.99 = 9,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.08/24,390.99 = 9,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.08x = 24,390.99 × 9,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.08x = 237,013,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,013,286.60/17,675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.46

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