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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.98, 24,322.51 and 9,667.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.98, 24,322.51 and 9,667.27 is: 13,340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.98 : 24,322.51 = 9,667.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.98/24,322.51 = 9,667.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.98x = 24,322.51 × 9,667.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.98x = 235,132,271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,132,271.25/17,624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,340.85

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