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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.67, 24,414.60 and 9,733.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.67, 24,414.60 and 9,733.69 is: 13,432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.67 : 24,414.60 = 9,733.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.67/24,414.60 = 9,733.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.67x = 24,414.60 × 9,733.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.67x = 237,644,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,644,147.87/17,691.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.54

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