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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.73, 24,319.49 and 9,665.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.73, 24,319.49 and 9,665.51 is: 13,339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.73 : 24,319.49 = 9,665.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.73/24,319.49 = 9,665.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.73x = 24,319.49 × 9,665.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.73x = 235,060,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,060,103.86/17,621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.22

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