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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.92, 24,322.57 and 9,667.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.92, 24,322.57 and 9,667.70 is: 13,342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.92 : 24,322.57 = 9,667.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.92/24,322.57 = 9,667.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.92x = 24,322.57 × 9,667.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.92x = 235,143,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,143,140.04/17,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.27

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