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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.04, 24,317.86 and 9,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.04, 24,317.86 and 9,664.12 is: 13,336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.04 : 24,317.86 = 9,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.04/24,317.86 = 9,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.04x = 24,317.86 × 9,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.04x = 235,010,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,010,717.18/17,622.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,336.18

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