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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.45, 24,318.33 and 9,664.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.45, 24,318.33 and 9,664.01 is: 13,336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.45 : 24,318.33 = 9,664.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.45/24,318.33 = 9,664.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.45x = 24,318.33 × 9,664.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.45x = 235,012,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,012,517.67/17,621.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.73

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