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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.73, 24,322.16 and 9,667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.73, 24,322.16 and 9,667.02 is: 13,340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.73 : 24,322.16 = 9,667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.73/24,322.16 = 9,667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.73x = 24,322.16 × 9,667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.73x = 235,122,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,122,831.33/17,624.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,340.51

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