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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.42, 24,321.02 and 9,665.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.42, 24,321.02 and 9,665.93 is: 13,339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.42 : 24,321.02 = 9,665.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.42/24,321.02 = 9,665.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.42x = 24,321.02 × 9,665.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.42x = 235,085,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,085,276.85/17,623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.37

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