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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.61, 24,316.48 and 9,662.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.61, 24,316.48 and 9,662.90 is: 13,334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.61 : 24,316.48 = 9,662.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.61/24,316.48 = 9,662.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.61x = 24,316.48 × 9,662.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.61x = 234,967,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,967,577.91/17,620.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,334.81

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