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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.52, 24,392.70 and 9,717.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.52, 24,392.70 and 9,717.84 is: 13,410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.52 : 24,392.70 = 9,717.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.52/24,392.70 = 9,717.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.52x = 24,392.70 × 9,717.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.52x = 237,044,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,044,355.77/17,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.88

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