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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.77, 24,397.67 and 9,613.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.77, 24,397.67 and 9,613.30 is: 13,266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.77 : 24,397.67 = 9,613.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.77/24,397.67 = 9,613.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.77x = 24,397.67 × 9,613.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.77x = 234,542,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,542,129.80/17,679.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.13

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