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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,681.44, 24,399.48 and 9,723.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,681.44, 24,399.48 and 9,723.46 is: 13,417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,681.44 : 24,399.48 = 9,723.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,681.44/24,399.48 = 9,723.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,681.44x = 24,399.48 × 9,723.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,681.44x = 237,247,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,247,367.80/17,681.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.88

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