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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,687.46, 24,409.07 and 9,729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,687.46, 24,409.07 and 9,729.68 is: 13,427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,687.46 : 24,409.07 = 9,729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,687.46/24,409.07 = 9,729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,687.46x = 24,409.07 × 9,729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,687.46x = 237,492,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,492,543.89/17,687.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,427.17

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