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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.99, 24,392.97 and 9,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.99, 24,392.97 and 9,718.28 is: 13,411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.99 : 24,392.97 = 9,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.99/24,392.97 = 9,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.99x = 24,392.97 × 9,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.99x = 237,057,541.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,057,541.94/17,675.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,411.28

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