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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.15, 24,317.90 and 9,663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.15, 24,317.90 and 9,663.67 is: 13,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.15 : 24,317.90 = 9,663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.15/24,317.90 = 9,663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.15x = 24,317.90 × 9,663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.15x = 234,999,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,999,990.79/17,621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.25

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