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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.41, 24,319.86 and 9,556.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.41, 24,319.86 and 9,556.62 is: 13,187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.41 : 24,319.86 = 9,556.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.41/24,319.86 = 9,556.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.41x = 24,319.86 × 9,556.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.41x = 232,415,660.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,415,660.47/17,623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,187.89

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