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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.93, 24,316.87 and 9,663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.93, 24,316.87 and 9,663.29 is: 13,335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.93 : 24,316.87 = 9,663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.93/24,316.87 = 9,663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.93x = 24,316.87 × 9,663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.93x = 234,980,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,980,966.70/17,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.33

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