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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.59, 24,322.08 and 9,667.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.59, 24,322.08 and 9,667.35 is: 13,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.59 : 24,322.08 = 9,667.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.59/24,322.08 = 9,667.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.59x = 24,322.08 × 9,667.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.59x = 235,130,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,130,060.09/17,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.78

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