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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.11, 24,315.73 and 9,662.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.11, 24,315.73 and 9,662.33 is: 13,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.11 : 24,315.73 = 9,662.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.11/24,315.73 = 9,662.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.11x = 24,315.73 × 9,662.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.11x = 234,946,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,946,644.08/17,620.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,334.01

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