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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.20, 24,316.02 and 9,662.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.20, 24,316.02 and 9,662.97 is: 13,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.20 : 24,316.02 = 9,662.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.20/24,316.02 = 9,662.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.20x = 24,316.02 × 9,662.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.20x = 234,964,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,964,971.78/17,619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.73

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