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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.88, 24,392.74 and 9,718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.88, 24,392.74 and 9,718.24 is: 13,411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.88 : 24,392.74 = 9,718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.88/24,392.74 = 9,718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.88x = 24,392.74 × 9,718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.88x = 237,054,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,054,501.58/17,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,411.19

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