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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.39, 24,321.94 and 9,666.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.39, 24,321.94 and 9,666.47 is: 13,339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.39 : 24,321.94 = 9,666.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.39/24,321.94 = 9,666.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.39x = 24,321.94 × 9,666.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.39x = 235,107,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,107,339.99/17,624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.89

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