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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.84, 24,393.40 and 9,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.84, 24,393.40 and 9,719 is: 13,411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.84 : 24,393.40 = 9,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.84/24,393.40 = 9,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.84x = 24,393.40 × 9,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.84x = 237,079,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,079,454.60/17,676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,411.87

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