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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.05, 24,316.75 and 9,663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.05, 24,316.75 and 9,663.42 is: 13,336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.05 : 24,316.75 = 9,663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.05/24,316.75 = 9,663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.05x = 24,316.75 × 9,663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.05x = 234,982,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,982,822.54/17,620.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.11

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