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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.08, 24,319.29 and 9,665.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.08, 24,319.29 and 9,665.16 is: 13,337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.08 : 24,319.29 = 9,665.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.08/24,319.29 = 9,665.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.08x = 24,319.29 × 9,665.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.08x = 235,049,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,049,828.94/17,623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.61

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