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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.82, 24,321.18 and 9,665.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.82, 24,321.18 and 9,665.97 is: 13,339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.82 : 24,321.18 = 9,665.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.82/24,321.18 = 9,665.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.82x = 24,321.18 × 9,665.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.82x = 235,087,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,087,796.24/17,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.21

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