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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.39, 24,393.90 and 9,610.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.39, 24,393.90 and 9,610.59 is: 13,262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.39 : 24,393.90 = 9,610.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.39/24,393.90 = 9,610.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.39x = 24,393.90 × 9,610.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.39x = 234,439,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,439,771.40/17,676.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.88

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