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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,686.96, 24,407.48 and 9,729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,686.96, 24,407.48 and 9,729.18 is: 13,425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,686.96 : 24,407.48 = 9,729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,686.96/24,407.48 = 9,729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,686.96x = 24,407.48 × 9,729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,686.96x = 237,464,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,464,644.23/17,686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.98

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