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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.28, 24,321.84 and 9,666.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.28, 24,321.84 and 9,666.03 is: 13,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.28 : 24,321.84 = 9,666.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.28/24,321.84 = 9,666.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.28x = 24,321.84 × 9,666.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.28x = 235,095,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,095,635.10/17,624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.30

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