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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.19, 24,316.70 and 9,664.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.19, 24,316.70 and 9,664.35 is: 13,335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.19 : 24,316.70 = 9,664.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.19/24,316.70 = 9,664.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.19x = 24,316.70 × 9,664.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.19x = 235,005,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,005,099.65/17,622.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.75

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