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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.73, 24,391.98 and 9,716.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.73, 24,391.98 and 9,716.85 is: 13,408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.73 : 24,391.98 = 9,716.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.73/24,391.98 = 9,716.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.73x = 24,391.98 × 9,716.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.73x = 237,013,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,013,210.86/17,675.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.96

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