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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.98, 24,321.13 and 9,666.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.98, 24,321.13 and 9,666.27 is: 13,339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.98 : 24,321.13 = 9,666.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.98/24,321.13 = 9,666.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.98x = 24,321.13 × 9,666.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.98x = 235,094,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,094,585.12/17,623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.47

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