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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.55, 24,322.77 and 9,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.55, 24,322.77 and 9,667.52 is: 13,341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.55 : 24,322.77 = 9,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.55/24,322.77 = 9,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.55x = 24,322.77 × 9,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.55x = 235,140,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,140,743.82/17,624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.66

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