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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,690.39, 24,412.78 and 9,733.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,690.39, 24,412.78 and 9,733.11 is: 13,431.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,690.39 : 24,412.78 = 9,733.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,690.39/24,412.78 = 9,733.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,690.39x = 24,412.78 × 9,733.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,690.39x = 237,612,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,612,273.15/17,690.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,431.71

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