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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.78, 24,320.46 and 9,666.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.78, 24,320.46 and 9,666.07 is: 13,338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.78 : 24,320.46 = 9,666.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.78/24,320.46 = 9,666.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.78x = 24,320.46 × 9,666.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.78x = 235,083,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,083,268.79/17,623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,338.98

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