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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.59, 24,323.46 and 9,668.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.59, 24,323.46 and 9,668.35 is: 13,343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.59 : 24,323.46 = 9,668.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.59/24,323.46 = 9,668.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.59x = 24,323.46 × 9,668.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.59x = 235,167,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,167,724.49/17,624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.16

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