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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.46, 24,391.51 and 9,717.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.46, 24,391.51 and 9,717.62 is: 13,409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.46 : 24,391.51 = 9,717.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.46/24,391.51 = 9,717.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.46x = 24,391.51 × 9,717.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.46x = 237,027,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,027,462.09/17,675.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.97

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