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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.16, 24,320.66 and 9,665.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.16, 24,320.66 and 9,665.67 is: 13,339.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.16 : 24,320.66 = 9,665.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.16/24,320.66 = 9,665.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.16x = 24,320.66 × 9,665.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.16x = 235,075,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,075,473.74/17,623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.01

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