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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,690.94, 24,412.59 and 9,732.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,690.94, 24,412.59 and 9,732.96 is: 13,430.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,690.94 : 24,412.59 = 9,732.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,690.94/24,412.59 = 9,732.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,690.94x = 24,412.59 × 9,732.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,690.94x = 237,606,761.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,606,761.97/17,690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.99

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