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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.66, 24,397.74 and 9,613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.66, 24,397.74 and 9,613.26 is: 13,266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.66 : 24,397.74 = 9,613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.66/24,397.74 = 9,613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.66x = 24,397.74 × 9,613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.66x = 234,541,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,541,818.03/17,679.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.20

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