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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.94, 24,394.11 and 9,719.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.94, 24,394.11 and 9,719.14 is: 13,412.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.94 : 24,394.11 = 9,719.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.94/24,394.11 = 9,719.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.94x = 24,394.11 × 9,719.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.94x = 237,089,648.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,089,648.29/17,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.37

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