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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.63, 24,394.23 and 9,719.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.63, 24,394.23 and 9,719.07 is: 13,412.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.63 : 24,394.23 = 9,719.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.63/24,394.23 = 9,719.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.63x = 24,394.23 × 9,719.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.63x = 237,089,228.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,089,228.97/17,676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.58

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