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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.02, 24,315.82 and 9,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.02, 24,315.82 and 9,663.08 is: 13,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.02 : 24,315.82 = 9,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.02/24,315.82 = 9,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.02x = 24,315.82 × 9,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.02x = 234,965,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,965,713.93/17,621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,334.40

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