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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,680.39, 24,399.03 and 9,723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,680.39, 24,399.03 and 9,723.13 is: 13,417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,680.39 : 24,399.03 = 9,723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,680.39/24,399.03 = 9,723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,680.39x = 24,399.03 × 9,723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,680.39x = 237,234,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,234,891.95/17,680.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.97

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