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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.91, 24,318.20 and 9,664.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.91, 24,318.20 and 9,664.27 is: 13,336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.91 : 24,318.20 = 9,664.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.91/24,318.20 = 9,664.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.91x = 24,318.20 × 9,664.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.91x = 235,017,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,017,614.08/17,621.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.67

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