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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.34, 24,317.99 and 9,663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.34, 24,317.99 and 9,663.90 is: 13,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.34 : 24,317.99 = 9,663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.34/24,317.99 = 9,663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.34x = 24,317.99 × 9,663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.34x = 235,006,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,006,623.56/17,621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.48

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