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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622, 24,316.12 and 9,662.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622, 24,316.12 and 9,662.13 is: 13,332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622 : 24,316.12 = 9,662.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622/24,316.12 = 9,662.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622x = 24,316.12 × 9,662.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622x = 234,945,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,945,512.54/17,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332.51

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