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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.65, 24,321.35 and 9,666.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.65, 24,321.35 and 9,666.17 is: 13,339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.65 : 24,321.35 = 9,666.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.65/24,321.35 = 9,666.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.65x = 24,321.35 × 9,666.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.65x = 235,094,133.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,094,133.79/17,623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.70

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