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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.93, 24,423.04 and 9,740.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.93, 24,423.04 and 9,740.13 is: 13,441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.93 : 24,423.04 = 9,740.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.93/24,423.04 = 9,740.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.93x = 24,423.04 × 9,740.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.93x = 237,883,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,883,584.60/17,697.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.32

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