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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,688.93, 24,409.84 and 9,730.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,688.93, 24,409.84 and 9,730.95 is: 13,428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,688.93 : 24,409.84 = 9,730.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,688.93/24,409.84 = 9,730.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,688.93x = 24,409.84 × 9,730.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,688.93x = 237,530,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,530,987.39/17,688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.23

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