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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,690.51, 24,412.91 and 9,733.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,690.51, 24,412.91 and 9,733.27 is: 13,431.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,690.51 : 24,412.91 = 9,733.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,690.51/24,412.91 = 9,733.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,690.51x = 24,412.91 × 9,733.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,690.51x = 237,617,444.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,617,444.52/17,690.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,431.92

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