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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.80, 24,319.76 and 9,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.80, 24,319.76 and 9,664.52 is: 13,337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.80 : 24,319.76 = 9,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.80/24,319.76 = 9,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.80x = 24,319.76 × 9,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.80x = 235,038,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,038,806.92/17,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.20

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