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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.62, 24,320.61 and 9,665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.62, 24,320.61 and 9,665.91 is: 13,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.62 : 24,320.61 = 9,665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.62/24,320.61 = 9,665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.62x = 24,320.61 × 9,665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.62x = 235,080,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,080,827.41/17,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,338.96

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