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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.03, 24,318.74 and 9,663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.03, 24,318.74 and 9,663.78 is: 13,336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.03 : 24,318.74 = 9,663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.03/24,318.74 = 9,663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.03x = 24,318.74 × 9,663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.03x = 235,010,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,010,904.92/17,622.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.20

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