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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.04, 24,324.12 and 9,668.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.04, 24,324.12 and 9,668.81 is: 13,343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.04 : 24,324.12 = 9,668.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.04/24,324.12 = 9,668.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.04x = 24,324.12 × 9,668.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.04x = 235,185,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,185,355.51/17,625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.82

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