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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.53, 24,316.67 and 9,662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.53, 24,316.67 and 9,662.28 is: 13,334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.53 : 24,316.67 = 9,662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.53/24,316.67 = 9,662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.53x = 24,316.67 × 9,662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.53x = 234,954,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,954,425.90/17,620.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,334.13

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