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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.21, 24,320.67 and 9,666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.21, 24,320.67 and 9,666.02 is: 13,339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.21 : 24,320.67 = 9,666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.21/24,320.67 = 9,666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.21x = 24,320.67 × 9,666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.21x = 235,084,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,084,082.63/17,623.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.46

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