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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,682.97, 24,401.94 and 9,725.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,682.97, 24,401.94 and 9,725.17 is: 13,420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682.97 : 24,401.94 = 9,725.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682.97/24,401.94 = 9,725.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682.97x = 24,401.94 × 9,725.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682.97x = 237,313,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,313,014.83/17,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.43

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