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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,677.38, 24,394.80 and 9,719.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,677.38, 24,394.80 and 9,719.74 is: 13,413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,677.38 : 24,394.80 = 9,719.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,677.38/24,394.80 = 9,719.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,677.38x = 24,394.80 × 9,719.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,677.38x = 237,111,113.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,111,113.35/17,677.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.25

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