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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,680.64, 24,399.68 and 9,723.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,680.64, 24,399.68 and 9,723.29 is: 13,418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,680.64 : 24,399.68 = 9,723.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,680.64/24,399.68 = 9,723.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,680.64x = 24,399.68 × 9,723.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,680.64x = 237,244,993.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,244,993.93/17,680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,418.35

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