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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.76, 24,393.79 and 9,719.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.76, 24,393.79 and 9,719.45 is: 13,412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.76 : 24,393.79 = 9,719.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.76/24,393.79 = 9,719.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.76x = 24,393.79 × 9,719.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.76x = 237,094,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,094,222.22/17,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.76

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