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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,690.93, 24,412.60 and 9,732.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,690.93, 24,412.60 and 9,732.95 is: 13,430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,690.93 : 24,412.60 = 9,732.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,690.93/24,412.60 = 9,732.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,690.93x = 24,412.60 × 9,732.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,690.93x = 237,606,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,606,615.17/17,690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.98

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