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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.93, 24,315.49 and 9,662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.93, 24,315.49 and 9,662.29 is: 13,333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.93 : 24,315.49 = 9,662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.93/24,315.49 = 9,662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.93x = 24,315.49 × 9,662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.93x = 234,943,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,943,267.16/17,619.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,333.95

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