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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.88, 24,394.10 and 9,719.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.88, 24,394.10 and 9,719.64 is: 13,413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.88 : 24,394.10 = 9,719.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.88/24,394.10 = 9,719.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.88x = 24,394.10 × 9,719.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.88x = 237,101,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,101,821.53/17,676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.11

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