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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,688.03, 24,409.86 and 9,730.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,688.03, 24,409.86 and 9,730.25 is: 13,427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,688.03 : 24,409.86 = 9,730.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,688.03/24,409.86 = 9,730.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,688.03x = 24,409.86 × 9,730.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,688.03x = 237,513,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,513,973.26/17,688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,427.95

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