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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.26, 24,317.16 and 9,663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.26, 24,317.16 and 9,663.46 is: 13,335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.26 : 24,317.16 = 9,663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.26/24,317.16 = 9,663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.26x = 24,317.16 × 9,663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.26x = 234,987,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,987,902.97/17,621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.48

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