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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.09, 24,399.56 and 11,709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.09, 24,399.56 and 11,709.70 is: 16,163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.09 : 24,399.56 = 11,709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.09/24,399.56 = 11,709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.09x = 24,399.56 × 11,709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.09x = 285,711,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,711,496.01/17,676.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,163.73

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